chinese Crossword Puzzles
Asia 2022-02-04
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- Wall: A 5500 mile long built along the northern border of China. It was built to keep the Mongol invaders.
- A legendary monster that terrorized the Chinese villages until they used fireworks and noise until scared them off. Their victory over Nian is celebrated on Chinese New Year.
- Services: The group of people who worked for the government. People had to pass a difficult examination to earn a job in the civil services.
- When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.
- A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese. It is thin, strong, and beautiful. It is often called "china" in the west.
- City: A giant palace built in the center of Beijing city by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
- A government official of high rank in the civil service.
- A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful.
- He: A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty. He established trade with India and Africa.
- A type of baked clay ceramic. It was used in building the 8000 life-size terracotta soldiers that were buried with Emperor Qin.
- Road: A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe.
- A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs.
- A luxurious material made from cocoons and silkworms. Silk was highly prized in ancient China and was only worn by wealthy nobles.
- A revered mythical creature that has a long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly.
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- An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns.
- An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin.
- A type of Chinese boat that is typically flat bottomed and uses battened sails.
- A fast-growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube. The Chinese found numerous uses for bamboo including paper, buildings, furniture, and musical instruments.
- A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths. The fibers from the silkworm cocoons are used for silk.
- and Yang: A part of the philosophy of Taoism, the yin and yang are opposites that balance each other throughout nature such as "light and dark", "hot and cold", and " male and female".
- One of the three major religions of China, Buddhism originated In India.
- A religion or philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius.
- Elements: The five elements of ancient Chinese philosophy are wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. They are also called Wu Xing.
- A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters.
- Ways: Refers to the three, major philosophies of Ancient China Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
- Shi Huang: The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang united China under one rule and began the Qin dynasty.
- One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient China, Taoism follows the teachings of Lao-Tzu.
- A small narrowboat with a flat bottom that is usually 10 to 15 feet long.
- The nomadic peoples of the north who often raided China. Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.
- Perfections: The Three Perfections were the three most important art forms of Ancient China: paintings, poetry, and calligraphy.
30 Clues: A government official of high rank in the civil service. • Road: A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe. • A religion or philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius. • A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful. • A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs. • ...
Contemporary Australia and China 2013-03-12
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- The amount of main religions in China
- Predominant religion in Australia
- The overall hygienic conditions of China
- Australia's cultural diversity
- The number of children typically legal to be born in Chinese families
- The traditional predominant gender in both Australia and China
- The country with a population of 1.3 billion people
- A major disparity in China's social systems and structure
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- The type of Australian government
- The rules that define the Australian Federal Government
- The name used by the Chinese government when referring to minority ethnic groups
- The movement towards an urban society and lifestyles
- The type of Chinese government
- The main ethnic group of China
14 Clues: Australia's cultural diversity • The type of Chinese government • The main ethnic group of China • The type of Australian government • Predominant religion in Australia • The amount of main religions in China • The overall hygienic conditions of China • The country with a population of 1.3 billion people • The movement towards an urban society and lifestyles • ...
CHINA 2018-03-24
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- This food represents longevity
- The most eaten food in China
- The other component of the Chinese year is ........... ...... stemm
- The Chinese calendar depends on a ..... ..... calendar
- Yin and ....
- The food that represents prosperity
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- Where people go to pray the 3 day of the New Year
- A special year with an extra month
- 2003 was the year of the ....
- The celebration that happens at the end of the Chinese New Year
- roll A typical food
- A traditional dance
- A colour that brings good luck
- In America it's dollar, in Europe it's euro and in China it's....
14 Clues: Yin and .... • roll A typical food • A traditional dance • The most eaten food in China • 2003 was the year of the .... • This food represents longevity • A colour that brings good luck • A special year with an extra month • The food that represents prosperity • Where people go to pray the 3 day of the New Year • The Chinese calendar depends on a ..... ..... calendar • ...
vocab 2021-09-30
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- region
- a preference for native-born people and a desire to limit immigration
- growth of cities
- development of industries in a country
- machine informal group designed to gain and keep power; corrupt organizations that ran cities
- use of machines
- dark and crowded muli-family apartments
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- Barons wealthy business owners
- Be absorbed into american society as land owners and citizens
- government owns business/property
- citizens own business/property
- act Sold native american lands; put money into trust fund
- integration own all phases of a business
- integration dominate one area or product
- exclusion act a law that barred chinese immigration for 10 years/prevented chinese already in the country from becoming citizens
- Pay for a tract of public land avalible for settlement
16 Clues: region • use of machines • growth of cities • Barons wealthy business owners • citizens own business/property • government owns business/property • development of industries in a country • dark and crowded muli-family apartments • integration own all phases of a business • integration dominate one area or product • Pay for a tract of public land avalible for settlement • ...
Ancient China-Sophia Manus 2018-05-07
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- A desert in northern China and Southern Mongolia
- Families of rulers with Kings/Emperors chosen at the top
- Means Yellow River
- What Chinese used as ancient writing, similar to cuneiform
- A main export in China, reason for the name Silk Road
- A type of pottery from China (Sometimes CALLED China)
- The place where Confucianism and Taoism originated
- A country on China's northern border
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- The most common religion in China
- The first ancient Chinese dynasty
- What the Chinese used to make paper
- Was used to protect from Mongol invaders
- The capital of China
- A number considered to bring luck in China
14 Clues: Means Yellow River • The capital of China • The most common religion in China • The first ancient Chinese dynasty • What the Chinese used to make paper • A country on China's northern border • Was used to protect from Mongol invaders • A number considered to bring luck in China • A desert in northern China and Southern Mongolia • ...
Ancient China Vocabulary 2024-01-16
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- a local leader of an armed group
- type of money used by a group or a nation
- a valuable cloth spun by caterpillars called silk worms
- a protective wall that controls or holds back water
- founder of the Han Dynasty
- Chinese scholar, astronomer, and mathematician
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- a system of beliefs and values
- closely related people of several generations
- Chinese philosopher and teacher
- Chinese emperor who brought the Han Dynasty to greatness
- founder of the Qin Dynasty
- yellow brown soil
- an ancient trade route between China and Europe
- the group of people who carry out the work of the government
14 Clues: yellow brown soil • founder of the Qin Dynasty • founder of the Han Dynasty • a system of beliefs and values • Chinese philosopher and teacher • a local leader of an armed group • type of money used by a group or a nation • closely related people of several generations • Chinese scholar, astronomer, and mathematician • an ancient trade route between China and Europe • ...
roxy and kam's Crossword 2024-03-19
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- where did roxy work for 8 months of the relationship?
- first road trip
- what class did we meet in?
- kam's favorite color
- animal nickname for roxy (kam)
- what will roxy always get at our favrotie chinese food place?
- where was kam working when he first met roxy?
- roxy's favorite color
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- what will kam always get at our favorite chinese food place?
- what is our favorite chinese food place?
- animal nickname for roxy (family)
- another type of dumpling; plus main nickname in the relationship
- first song played together in the car (song we walked to during second prom)
- first car crash together in what car?
14 Clues: first road trip • kam's favorite color • roxy's favorite color • what class did we meet in? • animal nickname for roxy (kam) • animal nickname for roxy (family) • first car crash together in what car? • what is our favorite chinese food place? • where was kam working when he first met roxy? • where did roxy work for 8 months of the relationship? • ...
CHINA 2018-03-24
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- The most eaten food in China
- A colour that brings good luck
- The Chinese calendar depends on a ..... ..... calendar
- The celebration that happens at the end of the Chinese New Year
- A traditional dance
- Yin and ....
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- The other component of the Chinese year is ........... ...... stemm
- Where people go to pray the 3 day of the New Year
- In America it's dollar, in Europe it's euro and in China it's....
- 2003 was the year of the ....
- The food that represents prosperity
- A special year with an extra month
- roll A typical food
- This food represents longevity
14 Clues: Yin and .... • roll A typical food • A traditional dance • The most eaten food in China • 2003 was the year of the .... • A colour that brings good luck • This food represents longevity • A special year with an extra month • The food that represents prosperity • Where people go to pray the 3 day of the New Year • The Chinese calendar depends on a ..... ..... calendar • ...
Chapter 5 Ancient China 2014-10-22
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- Brought the Han dynasty to its greatest strength
- Closely related people of several generations
- Founder of the Qin dynasty
- local leader of an armed group
- Founder of the Han dynasty
- Yellow brown soil
- System of beliefs and values
- Chinese scholar, astronomer, and historian
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- Protective wall that controls or holds back water
- Group of people whose job it is to carry out the work of the government
- Type of money used by a group or nation
- Ancient trade route between China and Europe
- Chinese philosopher and teacher whose beliefs had a great influence on Chinese life
- Valuable cloth spun by caterpillars called silkworms
14 Clues: Yellow brown soil • Founder of the Qin dynasty • Founder of the Han dynasty • System of beliefs and values • local leader of an armed group • Type of money used by a group or nation • Chinese scholar, astronomer, and historian • Ancient trade route between China and Europe • Closely related people of several generations • Brought the Han dynasty to its greatest strength • ...
lilly.c's crossword :) 2021-03-01
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- bigger than a pony valued by the chinese
- helped trade on the silk road by sea
- used for fireworks
- a desert in china
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- a precious stone produced by the chinese
- a man who traveled from europe to china
- tiny killer on the silk road
- a man who traveled from china to other places on silk road
- a social hierarchy/way of living
- roman product the chinese traded silk for
- rivers of gold from rome to china
- a type of religion in india
12 Clues: a desert in china • used for fireworks • a type of religion in india • tiny killer on the silk road • a social hierarchy/way of living • rivers of gold from rome to china • helped trade on the silk road by sea • a man who traveled from europe to china • a precious stone produced by the chinese • bigger than a pony valued by the chinese • ...
Chinese new year 2023-01-19
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- Illegal if there is too much
- Something you eat on Chinese new year
- Bad luck if you wear this color also associated with death
- They send these to lakes and seas
- A Chinese new year decoration
- Children get a holiday for a … on the new year
- Beginning of new year
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- End of new year
- This year is the year of the…
- Set to scare evil spirits
- The last day of the Chinese new year
- The color of the decorations on new year
12 Clues: End of new year • Beginning of new year • Set to scare evil spirits • Illegal if there is too much • This year is the year of the… • A Chinese new year decoration • They send these to lakes and seas • The last day of the Chinese new year • Something you eat on Chinese new year • The color of the decorations on new year • Children get a holiday for a … on the new year • ...
payten and temperance ch.9 2025-03-27
13 Clues: local hindu • Muslim ruler • universal ruler • empress consort • the way of kami • a group of island • the way ofWarriorr • Chinese walled city • multistoried temple • the dome shaped shrines • the language of this land • the unusual blue green gaze • Chinese admiral and diplomat
Chinese New Year 2024-02-06
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- Paper decoration that can also provide light
- lucky colour associated with the Chinese New Year
- Colorful and loud explosion in the sky
- meat and vegetables wrapped up, boiled and eaten during Chinese New Year
- 2024 is the year of the _________
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- A fruit said to represent luck and prosperity and eaten during Chinese New Year
- Number of animals in the Chinese calendar
- Chinese New Year is also known as the _________ Festival
- Given in red envelopes to people as a gift
9 Clues: 2024 is the year of the _________ • Colorful and loud explosion in the sky • Number of animals in the Chinese calendar • Given in red envelopes to people as a gift • Paper decoration that can also provide light • lucky colour associated with the Chinese New Year • Chinese New Year is also known as the _________ Festival • ...
Chinese Zodiac 2020-02-03
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- Symbolic ritual dance performed to evict bad spirits
- Chinese New Year is also known as ___________ Festival.
- The first day is for the welcoming of the deities of the heavens and earth, officially beginning at _______.
- Nian gao (年糕) is a type of ____ cake. It symbolizes success each and every year.
- According to legendary myth, there was a monster named ____ that would come about every New Year’s Eve.
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- The second day of the Chinese New Year, known as "_______ of the year"
- On Chinese New Year’s Eve and set off firecrackers at midnight. In the morning, firecrackers are used again to welcome the new year and ____ luck.
- Is NOT allowed on New Year’s Day until before the 5th day of Chinese New Year.
- __________ Festival is held on 15th day of the Chinese New Year.
- What does Chinese New Year called as in Vietnam?
10 Clues: What does Chinese New Year called as in Vietnam? • Symbolic ritual dance performed to evict bad spirits • Chinese New Year is also known as ___________ Festival. • __________ Festival is held on 15th day of the Chinese New Year. • The second day of the Chinese New Year, known as "_______ of the year" • ...
Ancient China-Nikolis Kalla 2018-05-07
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- are the clay soldiers look a like.
- what is one thing that The Chinese invented
- What was the trading path across the desert called
- what is another invention the Chinese made
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- what did boys bring to school in Ancient China
- How is silk made
- what wall help protect the Qin dynasty from invaders
- What was the name of the first dynasty
- what is one food the Chinese made
- Chinese invented paper was made of what
10 Clues: How is silk made • what is one food the Chinese made • are the clay soldiers look a like. • What was the name of the first dynasty • Chinese invented paper was made of what • what is another invention the Chinese made • what is one thing that The Chinese invented • what did boys bring to school in Ancient China • What was the trading path across the desert called • ...
invasive spieces in texas 2022-10-20
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- flowering plant native to eastern asia
- shortlived fastgrowing tree from eastern asia
- form dense mats native to south america
- flowering plant native to europe and western asia growing in sandy
- small medium tree native to central and western china
- large herbivorous semi-aquatic rodent
- decidouous woody vine smooth gray brown covered in fine white hairs
- basal rossette of leaves
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- incredible aggressive and destructive pest species native to south america
- stocky black birds with short tail
- pear tree native to china
- flowering mint native to europe
- nondiscrpit gray brown moths with faint dark spots
- floating fern from southern brazil
- invasive fingernail sized mollusk native to Eurasia
- winter annual grass native to europe
16 Clues: basal rossette of leaves • pear tree native to china • flowering mint native to europe • stocky black birds with short tail • floating fern from southern brazil • winter annual grass native to europe • large herbivorous semi-aquatic rodent • flowering plant native to eastern asia • form dense mats native to south america • shortlived fastgrowing tree from eastern asia • ...
Chinese New Year 2026-02-12
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- A special time of celebration.
- A special food that means extra money and good fortune.
- New Year – Word Clues
- A bright light people carry during the festival.
- A lucky color in Chinese culture.
- Small pieces of food filled with meat or vegetables.
- Good things that happen to you.
- A round fruit that brings good luck.
- A long, colorful animal in a special street dance.
- The New Year follows this calendar.
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- A public celebration in the street with music and dancing.
- Parents, children, and relatives who celebrate together.
- Bright lights and loud sounds in the night sky.
- The season when the Lunar New Year begins.
- A small red packet with money inside.
- The Chinese name for a red envelope with money.
16 Clues: New Year – Word Clues • A special time of celebration. • Good things that happen to you. • A lucky color in Chinese culture. • The New Year follows this calendar. • A round fruit that brings good luck. • A small red packet with money inside. • The season when the Lunar New Year begins. • Bright lights and loud sounds in the night sky. • ...
Emeka World History Unit 8 Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-24
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- North American civilization that lived in northeastern U.S and made longhouses
- The Chinese dynasty that excelled in knowledge and writing. They invented much technology.
- This Chinese dynasty ruled for 1000 years and held to the "Mandate of Heaven"
- The written language of the Aryans
- Where Jonah sailed to from Joppa instead of in the direction of Nineveh.
- Took over India from Persia after Persia had taken over the Aryans
- Civilization from present-day Peru. They built temples and cities in the mountains.
- Sculputres from ancient China that were used to represent things such as army formations
- The areas of Kush and Axum in Africa that are mentioned as one area. (used in the Bible often)
- Road The trade route that carried much of China's silk
- The system in the Hindu faith that tells whether or not you will move up in the reincarnation system. It is all of the actions you did added up. You get good or bad _____ based on your actions.
- A kingdom south of Kush that was a mix of Arabic and African people and cultures.
- A Chinese philosopher who taught that to have a functioning society, you must have good relationships.
- Found in Northern India, the name of the river that an early and advanced civilization resided by.
- A metal used for Chinese vessel of art. Used in many other forms of art.
- An Indian religion that believes in Brahma and reincarnation
- What God showed to Jonah, Nineveh, Israel, and is still showing even to us.
- Many tribes in Africa believed in this unifying force of nature.
- A people who live in western Europe and traveled to England.
- A dynasty in India that took place between 320 BC and 535 AD which brought the Golden Age of Peace
- Nation that lived in south Mexico that built large pyramids. They mysteriously disappeared.
- This Chinese philisophical movement had a mixture of mysticality and reasoning.
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- Religious Celts who formed a cult.
- The Chinese dynasty that began the building of the Great Wall
- The leader of the Mauryans who helped take over most of India. He later turned to Buddhism after he heard the horrors he had caused.
- A religion found in India with the end goal being to reject desires and be in the state of nirvana. Founded by man who was eventually worshipped as a god.
- Invaded Egypt from the south (kingdom's name)
- A rival nation to Israel whose capital was Nineveh
- Created Buddhism. He is later called Buddha.
- Civilization from Guatemala that developed farming and built large cities with large pyramids.
- Fierce, bloodthirsty civilization that had its capital in Mexico city. They were overthrown by Spain
- The earliest known dynasty in China.
- The first invaders of the early civilization in India. Their home is located between the Black and Caspian Sea
- Original name of London founded by Romans.
- The Chinese made a modern version of this ancient math machine.
- A social classification system that was composed of three main classes: Warriors, Priests, and commoners.
- Germanic people that made the Celts flee from western Europe
- Rock circles in England with unknown origin.
- An area of life that the Chinese excelled in. They created many inventions to help with this. (Think about their stomachs)
- North American civilization that abided in the Canada and Alaska region
- The Chinese belief that government ran well with strict government and one supreme ruler.
- A river found in northern China. Also known as "River of Sorrows"
- Africa's nations have/had many of these. They each had their own language and culture.
43 Clues: Religious Celts who formed a cult. • The written language of the Aryans • The earliest known dynasty in China. • Original name of London founded by Romans. • Created Buddhism. He is later called Buddha. • Rock circles in England with unknown origin. • Invaded Egypt from the south (kingdom's name) • A rival nation to Israel whose capital was Nineveh • ...
The Ming Dynasty 2014-10-01
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- Type of profession looked down upon in Ming China
- Man who drove Mongols out of china
- Ming complex with red 35 foot tall walls
- One of the first places explored by Z.H.(abbr. 1st word)
- man who won power struggle after Hongwu's death
- New place for royal court
- What Ming vases were made out of
- Inventions that European missionaries brought with them to China
- Number of voyages taken by Z.H.
- First Christian missionary to have an effect on Ming China
- Using _______, Yonglo wanted to impress the world with China's splendor
- Chinese Muslim admiral who led expeditions in 1405
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- Who made this crossword?
- Favored profession of the Ming Chinese
- New _______ crops were encouraged to be planted by Hongwu
- Ancient Chinese art/skill that grew rapidly during Ming China
16 Clues: Who made this crossword? • New place for royal court • Number of voyages taken by Z.H. • What Ming vases were made out of • Man who drove Mongols out of china • Favored profession of the Ming Chinese • Ming complex with red 35 foot tall walls • man who won power struggle after Hongwu's death • Type of profession looked down upon in Ming China • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2025-11-07
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- Chinese way of life that emphasized a simple and natural existance
- The desert just north of the North China Plain
- carved and heated that priests would use to predict the future
- to ban something in order to control information
- Name of first Chinese dynasty
- ancient Chinese philosopher
- The concept of respecting your elders
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- military rulers of small states
- a fine dust like material that forms soil
- symbol of Daoism
- The concept that a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create order
- a written character that represents a complete word of phrase
- a wall that holds back water
- other name for Yellow river
- famous military officer that wrote the "Art of War"
- The other river that lies just south of the Yellow river
16 Clues: symbol of Daoism • other name for Yellow river • ancient Chinese philosopher • a wall that holds back water • Name of first Chinese dynasty • military rulers of small states • The concept of respecting your elders • a fine dust like material that forms soil • The desert just north of the North China Plain • to ban something in order to control information • ...
YCCL CNY Crossword Puzzle! 2023-02-09
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- Another name for red packet
- Something that you hear often during CNY
- Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year is based on
- Number of days in the Chinese New Year celebration
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- The 4th animal in the Chinese Zodiac
- Plant that symbolize happiness, wealth and longevity
- What must you do before CNY?
- Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity
- Creature traditionally represented in the CNY parade
- Chinese New Year is known as the____________ Festival
10 Clues: Another name for red packet • What must you do before CNY? • The 4th animal in the Chinese Zodiac • Something that you hear often during CNY • Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity • Number of days in the Chinese New Year celebration • Plant that symbolize happiness, wealth and longevity • Creature traditionally represented in the CNY parade • ...
ASIAN CALLIGRAPHY 2026-05-05
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- Special mark in Baybayin that changes vowel sounds.
- Ancient Filipino writing system used before Spanish colonization.
- Tool used for writing in calligraphy with ink.
- Writing surface commonly used in calligraphy.
- Black liquid used in calligraphy writing.
- Korean calligraphy known for rhythm and natural flow.
- Korean calligraphy style used for formal writing.
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- Chinese form of calligraphy practiced by emperors and scholars.
- The art of beautiful writing.
- Japanese semi-cursive calligraphy style.
- Calligraphy characteristic that refers to even arrangement of elements.
- Chinese calligraphy style known for clear and standard writing.
- Practice stroke commonly used to learn basic Chinese calligraphy.
- Japanese calligraphy influenced by Zen Buddhism.
- Tool used in Mughal calligraphy made from bamboo or reed.
15 Clues: The art of beautiful writing. • Japanese semi-cursive calligraphy style. • Black liquid used in calligraphy writing. • Writing surface commonly used in calligraphy. • Tool used for writing in calligraphy with ink. • Japanese calligraphy influenced by Zen Buddhism. • Korean calligraphy style used for formal writing. • Special mark in Baybayin that changes vowel sounds. • ...
Chapter 10 Early China 2022-02-09
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- a farmer who works land owned by someone else
- a canal
- Chinese system of beliefs which describes the way a king must rule
- related to soldiers arms or war
- to make into a single unit
- a symbol in a writing system that represents a thing or an idea
- a symbol in a writing system based on pictures
- responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents
- a wheel made to turn by the water flow
- a system of beliefs based on the teaching of Confucius
- something such as coins or paper money
- a group of non elected government officials
- connecting element or factor
- a person that someone is descended from
- connected group or system
- the administrative service of a government
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- a member of an upper class of society
- inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points
- to be dependent
- a military commander exercising civil power by force
- the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods
- a group of individuals born and living at the same time
- a group of people who are similar
- a chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature
- having title or possession by reason of birth
- to become known
- a chinese philosophy that stresses the importance of laws
- an official who watches others for correct behavior
28 Clues: a canal • to be dependent • to become known • connected group or system • to make into a single unit • connecting element or factor • related to soldiers arms or war • a group of people who are similar • a member of an upper class of society • a wheel made to turn by the water flow • something such as coins or paper money • a person that someone is descended from • ...
The Social & Cultural World: China & Australia Crossword 2013-03-11
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- Australia Day is celebrated on the 26th of ________.
- In China, the traditional family gives a person a sense of ________.
- The largest religious group in Australia is _________.
- There is an important concept by Confucius called 'Filial _____' that Chinese people abide by.
- China is experiencing many _____________ issues.
- _____ expansion has threatened China's agricultural land.
- Australia is the world's _____ largest country.
- Use of chemicals and pesticides used in agriculture __________ have damaged soil and water in China.
- The Government in China mainly involves the _________ Party.
- The three main religions in China are Taoism, Confucianism and ________.
- Roughly 14 in 1000 married courples become ________ each year in Australia.
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- There are approximately 160,000 people living in __________ villages in Australia.
- China is known for celebrating traditional _________.
- China has a population of 1.3 _______ people.
- The One-Child Policy was created to control __________ growth.
- One of China's most well known festivals, Chinese ___ Year.
- China is the _____ largest country in the world.
- 16 of the world's 20 most ________ cities are in China.
- Those who violate the One-Child Policy in China can recieve fines, salary cuts or even forced ________.
- Governments support families having children by offering the Baby Bonus and Paid ________ Leave.
- The Commonwealth of Australia is defined as a constitutional ________.
- Chinese couple's preferences for male babies has caused gender _________ in society.
- The number of nuclear families has ________ over time in western countries.
- Chinese farming families are allowed a second child if their first is a ____.
24 Clues: China has a population of 1.3 _______ people. • Australia is the world's _____ largest country. • China is experiencing many _____________ issues. • China is the _____ largest country in the world. • Australia Day is celebrated on the 26th of ________. • China is known for celebrating traditional _________. • The largest religious group in Australia is _________. • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
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- A religion with over 360 million followers
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
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- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2019-12-09
Across
- ___ travelled to China along the Silk Road
- The Terracotta ___ was built for the burial of the first emperor of China
- the ruler of ancient china
- a major water-way in China
- The _____ City was a huge palace where the emperor lived
- The major Chinese religions were called The Three ____
- The art of handwriting
- Continent of China
- Animal used to help cross the desert land of the Silk Road
- A famous trade route from China to Eastern Europe
- Chinese invention that helped with navigating ships and making maps
- These flying toys were invented by the Chinese army as a way to signal warnings
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- a fast growing grass in China
- A major religion of Ancient China that believed in karma and rebirth
- Invention that allowed the Chinese to make guns, canons, and fireworks
- this colour was only to be worn by the emperor of China
- A wall created to protect China from invaders
- Calligraphy, poetry, and painting were called the Three _____
- Yangtze and Yellow
- The ____ Canal is the longest canal in the world.
- Marco ___ travelled to China along the Silk Road
- The balancing forces of Taoism are known as the Yin and ____
- A material made from the cocoons of special worms
- This mythical creature was a symbol of good luck, strength, and power
- When the rule of a country is passed down to family members
25 Clues: Yangtze and Yellow • Continent of China • The art of handwriting • the ruler of ancient china • a major water-way in China • a fast growing grass in China • ___ travelled to China along the Silk Road • A wall created to protect China from invaders • Marco ___ travelled to China along the Silk Road • The ____ Canal is the longest canal in the world. • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- This is a dynasties that is believed to be the first ever dynasties, but may also not be true.
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- A religion with over 360 million followers
Down
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
Down
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
Down
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
Down
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
Down
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- The founder of the xia dynasty
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
Down
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Ancient China 2021-03-24
Across
- a prediction
- The three major religions of China were called The Three ______
- green stone
- This Dynasty is known for building the Great Wall as well as its blue and white porcelain bowls
- This philosophy taught people to live in harmony with nature and live a balanced life
- The right of an Emperor to rule China was The ____ of Heaven
- Yangtze and Yellow
- Chinese invention that helped with navigating ships and making maps
- person of high rank who owned land but owed loyalty to his king
- The Terracotta ____ was built for the burial of the first Emperor of China
- Wall This wonder was built as protection from the Mongols
- A series of rulers from the same family
- Continent of China
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- Religious leader famous for his philosophical sayings
- nomadic tribe that attacked the Chinese
- a philosophical belief that people are born bad and need harsh and strict punishment
- A major religion that came from India and believes in karma and nirvana
- The animals used to cross the desert land of The Silk Road
- flying toys that were invented by the Chinese army as a way to signal warnings and measure distance
- Invention that allowed the Chinese to makes guns, cannons and fireworks
- a famous trade route from China to Europe
- a material made from the cocoons of special worms
- farmers with small farms
- The balancing forces of Daoism are known as The Yin and _____
24 Clues: green stone • a prediction • Yangtze and Yellow • Continent of China • farmers with small farms • nomadic tribe that attacked the Chinese • A series of rulers from the same family • a famous trade route from China to Europe • a material made from the cocoons of special worms • Religious leader famous for his philosophical sayings • ...
AP World Crossword 2023-05-29
Across
- Governments were created to protect life, liberty, and property and that the people had a right to rebel when a monarch violated these natural rights
- City in western Arabia; birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, and ritual center of the Islamic religion
- Agricultural laborers were legally bound to a lord's property, seen in Europe
- Known as one of if not the oldest religions.
- Religion founded in India, by siddhartha gautama
- Wooden sailing Chinese boats
- Economic system during the Middle Ages revolved around self-sufficient farming estates in which lords and peasants shared the land
- Term for the style of leaders in japan
- Prominent thinker of predestination (Last name)
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- Societal hierarchy system in India
- Last name of the author of "Common Sense"
- Leader of Chinese thought, his words and ideas were the foundation of Chinese life
- everything east of the line belonged to Portugal, everything west of the line belonged to Spain
- Took over Asia, (last name)
- Military campaigns through the fourteenth century to take over the Holy Land
- A Greek word used to describe the communities of a given ethnic group living outside their homeland
- Arab prophet; founder of religion of Islam
- Helped establish a national congress, which declared independence from Spain
- Dynasty which was established after the Mongols were driven from China; restored traditional Chinese rule
- Raised fields constructed along lake shores in Mesoamerica to increase agricultural yields.
20 Clues: Took over Asia, (last name) • Wooden sailing Chinese boats • Societal hierarchy system in India • Term for the style of leaders in japan • Last name of the author of "Common Sense" • Arab prophet; founder of religion of Islam • Known as one of if not the oldest religions. • Prominent thinker of predestination (Last name) • Religion founded in India, by siddhartha gautama • ...
Learning Contract #3 Vocab 2021-11-29
Across
- Ancient Indians existing from early 4th-century C.E. to late 6th century C.E.
- Chinese philosophy advocating humility and religious piety
- Series of fortifications built across northern borders of ancient Chinese states
- Rebirth of a soul in a new body
- Important political theory in Chinese history
- Member of the highest Hindu caste
- Spiritual life principle of the universe/person's soul
- Region in South Asia; projects southward into the Indian Ocean
- Major Indian religion; developed from Vedic religion
- Opposite forces balance each other out and compliment each other
- Chinese political philosophy to justify the rule of an Emperor
- Virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors
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- Release from the cycle of rebirth
- Ultimate state of release; a state with no suffering, desire, or sense of oneself
- Person's actions in all existences deciding their fate for future lives
- Central beliefs containing the truths of realities for the "worthy ones"
- Permanent professional branches of government administration
- Loosely compacted deposit of windblown sediment
- A system of which divided society into different heredity classes
- An ancient group of people who settled in ancient Iran
- Monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia
- A person sent on a religious mission
- The eternal nature of reality; regarded as a cosmic law for right behavior and social order
- Religious texts originating from ancient India; Four of these
- Path to Nirvana
- Ancient Indian principle of nonviolence which applies to all living beings
26 Clues: Path to Nirvana • Rebirth of a soul in a new body • Release from the cycle of rebirth • Member of the highest Hindu caste • A person sent on a religious mission • Important political theory in Chinese history • Loosely compacted deposit of windblown sediment • Monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia • Major Indian religion; developed from Vedic religion • ...
This time it's real 2024-01-14
Across
- Shortened name of the plan
- Eliza's little sister
- Caz can't eat this
- A game children play where they pass a shuttlecock between them using their feet
- The body part Caz broke
- Eliza's last name
- Caz is sick with this
- Caz's "alternate means of transportation"
- Something Caz hates asking for
- The thing Eliza makes to convince Caz to agree to her plan
- The meaning of Eliza's Chinese nickname
- Eliza's favorite publication
- This was what Eliza's essay was about
- The ___ Caz was involved in after he didn't help a well-respected actress into her seat
- The place with lotus ponds and a mini golf course
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- Shredded pork belly and diced scallion sandwiched in crisp, golden pieces of bing
- Where Caz's parents were when he got sick
- Eliza and Caz's meet-up spot
- The place Eliza waits outside of while she waits for Caz
- Chinese for mother
- Eliza's English and homeroom teacher
- The number of Pocky packs Eliza promises she'll give to Emily
- Eliza gives a bunch of these for Caz's birthday
- The number of schools Eliza has been to
- Chinese TikTok
- Something Eliza lost that was given to her by Zoe
- Food Eliza makes for Caz
- The place Eliza's essay was posted on
- The star of the drama Eliza's family watches
- Caz's former costar who was voted for Most Stunning Women Alive
- Chinese for older sister
31 Clues: Chinese TikTok • Eliza's last name • Caz can't eat this • Chinese for mother • Eliza's little sister • Caz is sick with this • The body part Caz broke • Food Eliza makes for Caz • Chinese for older sister • Shortened name of the plan • Eliza and Caz's meet-up spot • Eliza's favorite publication • Something Caz hates asking for • Eliza's English and homeroom teacher • ...
This time it's real 2024-01-14
Across
- The place with lotus ponds and a mini golf course
- The number of Pocky packs Eliza promises she'll give to Emily
- Caz's "alternate means of transportation"
- Eliza's last name
- Caz's former costar who was voted for Most Stunning Women Alive
- Eliza gives a bunch of these for Caz's birthday
- Eliza's little sister
- Eliza's favorite publication
- A game children play where they pass a shuttlecock between them using their feet
- The place Eliza's essay was posted on
- Chinese TikTok
- Eliza and Caz's meet-up spot
- Something Caz hates asking for
- Where Caz's parents were when he got sick
- The body part Caz broke
- Shortened name of the plan
Down
- This was what Eliza's essay was about
- Food Eliza makes for Caz
- The number of schools Eliza has been to
- The thing Eliza makes to convince Caz to agree to her plan
- Eliza's English and homeroom teacher
- Caz can't eat this
- Chinese for mother
- The meaning of Eliza's Chinese nickname
- Shredded pork belly and diced scallion sandwiched in crisp, golden pieces of bing
- Chinese for older sister
- The star of the drama Eliza's family watches
- The place Eliza waits outside of while she waits for Caz
- The ___ Caz was involved in after he didn't help a well-respected actress into her seat
- Something Eliza lost that was given to her by Zoe
- Caz is sick with this
31 Clues: Chinese TikTok • Eliza's last name • Caz can't eat this • Chinese for mother • Eliza's little sister • Caz is sick with this • The body part Caz broke • Food Eliza makes for Caz • Chinese for older sister • Shortened name of the plan • Eliza's favorite publication • Eliza and Caz's meet-up spot • Something Caz hates asking for • Eliza's English and homeroom teacher • ...
NadaLu@aol.com 2020-10-13
Across
- A Japanese warrior. (66)
- The Chinese worshiped these people. (64)
- The teachings of this religion are centered on human relationships. (64)
- Religion from India that became influential in China. (64)
- Batu Khan led a Mongol army into eastern Europe and conquered this country. (71)
- Where the Mongols defeated a combined army. (71)
- "Great general." (65)
- The capitol of Japan since 1603. (65)
- The traditional religion of the Mongols. (71)
- They used gunpowder-filled bamboo rockets to defeat walled towns (69)
- A passive religion that teaches peace and harmony. (64)
- The practice of a warrior's committing suicide. (66)
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- The crop that is a major part of the Chinese diet. (60)
- The Chinese dynasty in power when the Mongols defeated China. (70)
- Early Chinese history dates back to the time of this leader of Israel. (60)
- Kublai Khan founded this dynasty. (70)
- The Taj Mahal is located in this country. (73)
- Khan His empire spread from China to Russia. (70)
- The Japanese religion that teaches nature worship. (66)
- The God the Mongols worshipped. (71)
- Military code meaning "the way of the warrior." (66)
- A Japanese warrior. (66)
- China imported gold and ivory from here. (64)
- This plateau is located north of China. (67)
- iron A strong metal that is more durable than iron. (63)
- The number of Noble Truths taught by Buddhism, along with the Eightfold Path. (64)
26 Clues: "Great general." (65) • A Japanese warrior. (66) • A Japanese warrior. (66) • The God the Mongols worshipped. (71) • The capitol of Japan since 1603. (65) • Kublai Khan founded this dynasty. (70) • The Chinese worshiped these people. (64) • This plateau is located north of China. (67) • The traditional religion of the Mongols. (71) • ...
Humanities benchmark one 2019-08-05
Across
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
Down
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
Across
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
Down
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
WHAP Unit 3/4 Halloween Crossword 2023-10-31
Across
- A cosmopolitan city in Mali, center of Islamic learning
- The variant of Buddhism that reached Japan and focused on meditation and peaceful nature
- Ruler of Mali, gave away large amounts of gold on his hajj in 1324
- The only object in a Therevada Monk's posetion
- Locations along trade routes where Caravans stopped and rested
- A variant of Buddhism found in China and believed in reaching Nirvana through chanting Amitabha's nna
- A school of thought found in China that embraced the moral teachings of Buddhism without the religious aspects of the religion
- Chinese emperor who commissioned the fleet commanded by Ibn Battuta
- An Empire in Southeast Asia
- Chinese dynastic title adopted by the Mongols after conquering China
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- Genghis Khan's grandson, first Il-Khan of Persia
- Method of transportation that facilitated trans-saharan trade
- Settlements of people outside of their native land that facilitated trade and cultural diffusion
- Routes established in Mongolia that had frequent, hospitable stops and allowed for the quick transmission of information throughout the large empire
- Capital of the Mongolian Empire
- A very large stone city in Southeast Asia that blended Hinduisma and Buddhism
- Commercial center located in modern St. Louis
- Moroccan explorer who traveled across the world from Morocco to Beijing
- Commander of the massive Chinese fleet, travelled accross Southeast Asia, Indonesia, India, Arabia, and East Africa, and collected tribute
- The ships used by the Chinese fleet that could more optimally traverse large waves
20 Clues: An Empire in Southeast Asia • Capital of the Mongolian Empire • Commercial center located in modern St. Louis • The only object in a Therevada Monk's posetion • Genghis Khan's grandson, first Il-Khan of Persia • A cosmopolitan city in Mali, center of Islamic learning • Method of transportation that facilitated trans-saharan trade • ...
Vocab #3 2024-11-22
Across
- Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism.
- Liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism.
- An ancient Indian empire known for advances in art, science, and mathematics.
- A state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering in Buddhism.
- Indo-European people who migrated to India and influenced its culture.
- Service: Government jobs earned through exams in ancient China.
- Path: The Buddhist path to enlightenment.
- The balance of opposites in Chinese philosophy.
- Piety: Respect for one’s parents and ancestors in Chinese culture.
- of Heaven: The Chinese belief that rulers are chosen by divine approval.
- An ancient Persian religion based on good versus evil.
- The principle of non-violence in Hinduism and Buddhism.
- The major religion of India, focusing on karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
- Fertile yellow soil found in China.
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- The cycle of rebirth of a soul into a new body.
- The duties and moral laws in Hinduism and Buddhism.
- A Chinese philosophy focused on harmony with nature.
- A person sent to promote a religion in a foreign land.
- The individual soul in Hindu belief.
- Subcontinent: A large region in South Asia including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- The ultimate spiritual reality in Hinduism.
- Cycle: The rise and fall of ruling families in China.
- Wall: A massive wall built to protect ancient China from invasions.
- The idea that actions determine future outcomes.
- A social class system in Hindu society.
- Noble Truths: The main teachings of Buddhism about suffering and its end.
26 Clues: Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism. • Fertile yellow soil found in China. • The individual soul in Hindu belief. • A social class system in Hindu society. • Path: The Buddhist path to enlightenment. • The ultimate spiritual reality in Hinduism. • The cycle of rebirth of a soul into a new body. • The balance of opposites in Chinese philosophy. • ...
Detron crossword puzzel 2025-05-13
Across
- A plucked string instrument from India with a long neck.
- Multiple independent melody lines played simultaneously.
- A repeated musical phrase or rhythm.
- A Chinese plucked lute with four strings.
- A grace note that leans into the main note, taking some of its time.
- A tempo marking indicating a lively and fast pace.
- A West African harp-lute with 21 strings.
- A two-stringed Chinese bowed instrument.
- A Russian stringed instrument with a triangular body.
- The first note of a scale, serving as the home base.
- Playing the notes of a chord in succession, rather than simultaneously.
- Notes that sound the same but are written differently (e.g., F♯ and G♭).
- A bowed, short-necked string instrument from India.
- A Chinese hammered dulcimer played with bamboo beaters.
- A very short grace note played quickly before the main note.
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- A tempo marking indicating a fast, cheerful pace.
- The process of changing from one key to another within a piece.
- A bowed string instrument from Iran.
- A sudden, strong accent on a note or chord.
- A large double-headed drum from the Balkans.
- A long wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians.
- A Chinese free-reed wind instrument with a gourd wind chamber.
- A loud double-reed woodwind from the Middle East.
- A symbol indicating that a note should be held longer than its value.
- A continuous slide upward or downward between two notes.
25 Clues: A bowed string instrument from Iran. • A repeated musical phrase or rhythm. • A two-stringed Chinese bowed instrument. • A Chinese plucked lute with four strings. • A West African harp-lute with 21 strings. • A sudden, strong accent on a note or chord. • A large double-headed drum from the Balkans. • A tempo marking indicating a fast, cheerful pace. • ...
Asia Unit Crossword 2025-11-20
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- People who migrated into India and influenced its culture.
- Buddhist guide to living a good and meaningful life.
- A Large region in South Asia that includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- The idea that your actions affect your future.
- Fertile, yellowish soil found in China.
- The universal spirit in Hinduism.
- The main ideas in Buddhism about suffering and how to end it.
- A person's duty or the right way to live in Hinduism.
- Someone who spreads their religion to others.
- A person's soul or spirit in Hinduism.
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- The pattern of rise and fall of dynasties (families of rulers) in China.
- Freedom from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism.
- Ancient Hindu sacred texts.
- A major religion that started in India.
- An ancient Persian religion based on the struggle between good and evil.
- A Famous wall built for protection in China44.
- Being born again in a new body after death.
- Chinese belief that rulers are chosen by the gods.
- Respect for parents and elders in Chinese culture.
- The idea of two opposite but complementary forces in Chinese thought.
- Jobs for the government, especially in China.
- A state of perfect peace in Buddhism.
- A social class system in India.
- An ancient Indian empire known for achievements in art and science.
- Chinese philosophy that teaches harmony with nature.
- Belief in nonviolence.
26 Clues: Belief in nonviolence. • Ancient Hindu sacred texts. • A social class system in India. • The universal spirit in Hinduism. • A state of perfect peace in Buddhism. • A person's soul or spirit in Hinduism. • A major religion that started in India. • Fertile, yellowish soil found in China. • Being born again in a new body after death. • ...
Vocab #3 2025-11-25
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- The law of being in Hinduism
- An ancient Chinese philosophical concept that justified the rule of an emperor
- A core principle of non-violence and non-injury toward all living beings in hinduism
- A landmass in South Asia, geographically bounded by the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean
- Someone who spreads religion
- Truths of buddhism
- The ultimate reality and supreme, all-pervading divine force that is the source of all existence in hinduism
- The ultimate spiritual goal of liberation from the cycle of suffering and rebirth in buddhism
- Fertile soil
- A group of people who migrated from India to Central Asia
- An ancient chinese philosophy
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- A powerful dynasty and the Golden Age of India
- The concept of being reborn into another being
- The ancient chinese concept of interconnected good and evil forces
- A religion that originated in ancient India
- An ancient chinese concept of respecting your parents and family
- The rise and fall of ruling families
- A wall built for defense against invasions
- The path to enlightenment in buddhism
- The first monotheistic religion
- A system where officials were elected based of off their work and morals
- The belief that good deeds lead to good things and bad deeds lead to bad things
- A rigid social hierarchy
- The end goal of liberation from the cycle of rebirth in hinduism
- The essence of a living being
25 Clues: Fertile soil • Truths of buddhism • A rigid social hierarchy • The law of being in Hinduism • Someone who spreads religion • The essence of a living being • An ancient chinese philosophy • The first monotheistic religion • The rise and fall of ruling families • The path to enlightenment in buddhism • A wall built for defense against invasions • ...
power people and places 2026-05-19
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- Chinese dynasty known for cultural achievement and expanded trade
- Region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers where early civilizations developed
- Major Chinese river important for agriculture and trade
- Large territory ruled by one government or emperor over many peoples
- Empire Powerful Mesopotamian empire known for military strength and conquest
- System of government run by appointed officials and administrators
- Independent city-state in ancient Greece
- River valley where one of the earliest South Asian civilizations developed
- Powerful North African trading empire and rival of Rome
- Decentralized system where land was exchanged for loyalty and military service
- Birth name of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire
- Roman idea of citizenship, civic duty, and participation in public life
- Chinese dynasty that first unified China under strong centralized rule
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- Important Mesopotamian city known for Hammurabi and trade
- Belief that a ruler or government has the right to rule
- Chinese dynasty known for stability, bureaucracy, and Confucian influence
- River that supported Egyptian civilization through fertile flooding
- Government in which citizens elect representatives to govern
- Latin phrase meaning “The Senate and People of Rome”
- Mauryan ruler who promoted Buddhism after the Kalinga War
- Macedonian ruler who created a vast empire and spread Hellenistic culture
- Major river in Mesopotamia that supported early civilizations
- Roman emperor who supported Christianity and founded Constantinople
- Member of the wealthy upper class in ancient Rome
- Babylonian king known for creating one of the earliest written law codes
25 Clues: Independent city-state in ancient Greece • Member of the wealthy upper class in ancient Rome • Latin phrase meaning “The Senate and People of Rome” • Belief that a ruler or government has the right to rule • Major Chinese river important for agriculture and trade • Powerful North African trading empire and rival of Rome • ...
Kayla S. Crossword 2022-08-30
15 Clues: My age • My star sign • My favorite book • My favorite fruit • My favorite color • My chinese zodiac • One of my hobbies • My favorite animal • My favorite season • One of my electives • My personality type • My favorite pokemon • Where I was born and raised • Another language I can speak • My favorite Harry Potter character
Kayla S. Crossword 2022-08-30
15 Clues: My age • My star sign • My favorite book • My favorite fruit • My favorite color • My chinese zodiac • One of my hobbies • My favorite animal • My favorite season • One of my electives • My personality type • My favorite pokemon • Where I was born and raised • Another language I can speak • My favorite Harry Potter character
Chinese New Year Quiz 2025-01-10
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- A legend mythical beast in Chinese New year called?
- What is considered as the luckiest number in Chinese New Year?
- What fruit is place around house to bring happiness and fortune in Chinese New Year?
- In what month Chinese New Year will be celebrate in this year?
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- Chinese New Year 2025 is the year of what animal?
- What do people say during Chinese New Year?
- Which color is considered lucky in Chinese New Year?
- What is inside the red envelope (Hang Bao)?
8 Clues: What do people say during Chinese New Year? • What is inside the red envelope (Hang Bao)? • Chinese New Year 2025 is the year of what animal? • A legend mythical beast in Chinese New year called? • Which color is considered lucky in Chinese New Year? • What is considered as the luckiest number in Chinese New Year? • ...
WHAP Unit 3/4 Halloween Crossword 2023-10-31
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- A cosmopolitan city in Mali, center of Islamic learning
- The variant of Buddhism that reached Japan and focused on meditation and peaceful nature
- Ruler of Mali, gave away large amounts of gold on his hajj in 1324
- The only object in a Therevada Monk's posetion
- Locations along trade routes where Caravans stopped and rested
- A variant of Buddhism found in China and believed in reaching Nirvana through chanting Amitabha's nna
- A school of thought found in China that embraced the moral teachings of Buddhism without the religious aspects of the religion
- Chinese emperor who commissioned the fleet commanded by Ibn Battuta
- An Empire in Southeast Asia
- Chinese dynastic title adopted by the Mongols after conquering China
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- Genghis Khan's grandson, first Il-Khan of Persia
- Method of transportation that facilitated trans-saharan trade
- Settlements of people outside of their native land that facilitated trade and cultural diffusion
- Routes established in Mongolia that had frequent, hospitable stops and allowed for the quick transmission of information throughout the large empire
- Capital of the Mongolian Empire
- A very large stone city in Southeast Asia that blended Hinduisma and Buddhism
- Commercial center located in modern St. Louis
- Moroccan explorer who traveled across the world from Morocco to Beijing
- Commander of the massive Chinese fleet, travelled accross Southeast Asia, Indonesia, India, Arabia, and East Africa, and collected tribute
- The ships used by the Chinese fleet that could more optimally traverse large waves
20 Clues: An Empire in Southeast Asia • Capital of the Mongolian Empire • Commercial center located in modern St. Louis • The only object in a Therevada Monk's posetion • Genghis Khan's grandson, first Il-Khan of Persia • A cosmopolitan city in Mali, center of Islamic learning • Method of transportation that facilitated trans-saharan trade • ...
Humanities benchmark one 2019-08-05
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- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of january every year
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defence
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
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- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- The founder of the xia dynasty
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
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- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
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- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Humanities Benchmark One - Crosswords 2019-08-05
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- tombs that are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors.
- A day made a long time ago and still is celebrated on the 25th of January every year
- What were the clones of the kings four best soldiers made of
- Something that the ancient Chinese citizens use for war, attack and defense
- Genghis Khan was a leader of what
- This is a dynasty that is believed to be the first ever dynasty, but may also not be true.
- created in the early 2nd century used for many purposes, traditionally for writing
- The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history
- is often considered as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. This ethical philosophy is a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
- this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty
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- this was accidentally created, while the Chinese were trying to create the immortality positions.
- this is a religious tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
- A religion with over 360 million followers
- This was invented of the cultural practices to scare away evil spirits.
- The biggest wall in china. 6000km long
- A river full of culture and region. And is more than 3000 years old
- this is the second imperial dynasty of China
- A woman who wasn't known, but now became very important.
- Who constructed the great wall of china.
- The founder of the xia dynasty
20 Clues: The founder of the xia dynasty • Genghis Khan was a leader of what • The biggest wall in china. 6000km long • Who constructed the great wall of china. • A religion with over 360 million followers • this is the second imperial dynasty of China • this is the shortest running Chinese dynasty • The longest lasting dynasty in ancient china's history • ...
Early China, Korea, and Japan 2025-01-08
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- chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life
- symbol in writing system based on pictures
- symbol in writing system that represents a thing or an idea
- special purpose map that uses color to show population density
- official who represents a country
- group of non elected government officials
- something gained by working for it
- connected group or system
- government workers
- belief in ability of some people to communicate with spirits
- chinese practice of inserting needles at specific points in the skin to treat disease or relieve pain
- a system of beliefs based on the teachings of confucius
- military commander exercising civil power by force
- belief that objects in nature have spirits or souls
- person that someone is descended from
- period of 100 years
- member of an upper class of society
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- to set apart from others
- the study of basic ideas about society, education and right and wrong
- increase in proportion of people living in cities rather than rural areas
- having title of possession by reason of birth
- single human being
- something, such as coins or paper money
- to make certain or make sure of
- chinese philosophy that stresses importance of laws
- official who watches others for correct behavior
- chinese system of beliefs that describes the way a person must rule
- chain of islands surrounded by an expanse of water
- bring together in one unit
- to come into being or become known
30 Clues: single human being • government workers • period of 100 years • to set apart from others • connected group or system • bring together in one unit • to make certain or make sure of • official who represents a country • something gained by working for it • to come into being or become known • member of an upper class of society • person that someone is descended from • ...
Unit 4 Lesson 9 Japan 2025-03-17
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- A religion that we have already studied that is similar to Shino.
- Shinto is a _____________ religion that focuses on nature and ancestor worship.
- What geographical feature protected Japan from being taken over by outside invaders?
- An elite class of fighters that followed a strict moral code.
- Reimagined Chinese art styles through a Japanese _____________.
- Like in the Chinese Confucianism social hierarchy, this class is also at the bottom of the Japanese social classes because they do not make their own things, but rather trade things others have made.
- What country influenced Japan the most?
- Along with art, the Japanese took inspiration from the Chinese which can be seen in this.
- Samurai were usually relatives or dependents of this social class and served under them.
- After Christianity is banned, what religion were all Japanese forced to follow?
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- The traditional Japanese religion.
- The religion/philosophy from China that the Japanese incorporated into their government and culture.
- The actual ruler of Japan
- Japan's "closed country policy" where the ended almost all foreign contact.
- One Japanese port in Nagasaki Bay remained opened, but only to Chinese and ______ merchants.
- The ceremonial figurehead that was at the top of the social hierarchy, but didn't actually have that much power.
- The period/era where Japan reached it's Golden Age.
- Code that Samurai lived by. Focused on honor and bravery.
- The largest class in the Japanese social structure.
- Shogun who forced the daimyo to live part of the year in Edo.
20 Clues: The actual ruler of Japan • The traditional Japanese religion. • What country influenced Japan the most? • The period/era where Japan reached it's Golden Age. • The largest class in the Japanese social structure. • Code that Samurai lived by. Focused on honor and bravery. • An elite class of fighters that followed a strict moral code. • ...
Ancient China 2023-01-11
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- he was known for his precise cacuations
- A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty
- A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe
- he's a famous chinease pholishpere
- founded the Mohism museum
- he was a astronomer,meteorologist, and philosopher
- An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin
- A revered mythical creature
- a Chinese politician, writer, and calligrapher from the Qin dynasty
- what they use to call Anceint china
- she led some armies
- When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.
- One of the three major religions of China
- A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths
- An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons
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- ruled by lady fu hao
- killed her family
- A fast growing grass that grows very tall
- service The group of people who worked for the government
- A small narrow boat with a flat bottom
- giant wall
- traveled to china
- One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient
- married lady fu hao
- Dragon China’s nickname
- he was an astrologer and astronomer
- Refers to the three major philosophies of Ancient China
- was a historian, writer, and a member of the Western Han dynasty
- A type of Chinese sailboat that is typically flat bottomed
- was a logician who wrote many paradoxical essays
30 Clues: giant wall • killed her family • traveled to china • married lady fu hao • she led some armies • ruled by lady fu hao • founded the Mohism museum • Dragon China’s nickname • A revered mythical creature • he's a famous chinease pholishpere • he was an astrologer and astronomer • what they use to call Anceint china • A small narrow boat with a flat bottom • ...
Related to Commerce - Saravana, Pd. 6 2024-10-17
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- Became new capital of Mongol empire due to its central location on trade routes.
- Foreign merchants that permanently settled in other regions, facilitated trade.
- Chinese alternative to coins, lighter to carry for traders.
- Ming emperor who sponsored trading expeditions in the Indian Ocean.
- Japanese form of Buddhism received via trade, was strongly adhered to by samurai.
- Malian city, its central location on trade routes attracted many Arab traders and made it an Islamic center of learning.
- Mongol communication system, made Silk Road travel easier.
- Mongol trading associations.
- Arab traders spread advanced agricultural technology to Africa, allowed West African kingdoms to prosper.
- Made travel across the Sahara possible.
- Chinese interpretation of Buddhism, molded from Indian Buddhism received via trade.
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- Architectural embodiment of Hinduism's spread to Cambodia, largest Hindu temple in the world.
- Developed from trade, had Bantu roots and Arabic loan words.
- Indian ships that could travel against the monsoons, allowed for more frequent trade.
- Malian king, became extremely wealthy off trans-Saharan trade.
- Places to rest for Silk Road travelers.
- Admiral of Chinese fleet, led trading expeditions in Indian Ocean.
- Symbolic of asceticism of Buddhist monks, but then became a source of wealth due to alms received from Silk Road merchants.
- Chinese ships that could carry more goods, allowed for more trade.
- Bacterial disease spread from Asia to Africa and Europe through the Silk Road, contributed to its collapse.
- Settlement in modern day St. Louis, trade center between North America and Mesoamerica.
21 Clues: Mongol trading associations. • Places to rest for Silk Road travelers. • Made travel across the Sahara possible. • Mongol communication system, made Silk Road travel easier. • Chinese alternative to coins, lighter to carry for traders. • Developed from trade, had Bantu roots and Arabic loan words. • Malian king, became extremely wealthy off trans-Saharan trade. • ...
East Asia 2026-02-03
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- Chain of islands
- Chinese dynasty that pushed the Mongols out of China; major achievements was construction of the Forbidden City and global trade specifically with Europe and the Americas
- Defensive wall built to protect the Chinese from the nomadic tribes of northern and central Asia
- Established a large land empire throughout Central Asia
- A political system in which land is exchanged for protection and services, creating social order
- Dynasty created by Kublai Khan in China
- Highest military leader in Japan who held the real power
- A policy adopted in Japan by the Tokugawa Shogunate, keeping foreigners out and prohibiting people from leaving
- Chinese admiral that explored Asia, Arabia and the East coast of Africa to promote trade and collect tribute
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- Chinese exported good
- Period of peace, order, prosperity, and stability throughout the Mongol Empire
- The belief that God gave rulers the right to rule
- A system along the Pacific Ocean where a hot spot of volcanoes are located
- Invaders who established the Qing Dynasty in China
- Traveled throughout Asia recording his first hand accounts, which ultimately increased trade between China and Europe
- Gifts given by independent states in East and Southeast Asia to acknowledge the supremacy of China
- Isolationist policy forbidding anyone to leave of enter Japan
- ruling family
- Leader of the Mongol/Yuan Empire who reserved top government positions for Mongols
- Japanese Shogunate who ruled Japan from 1603-1868
20 Clues: ruling family • Chain of islands • Chinese exported good • Dynasty created by Kublai Khan in China • The belief that God gave rulers the right to rule • Japanese Shogunate who ruled Japan from 1603-1868 • Invaders who established the Qing Dynasty in China • Established a large land empire throughout Central Asia • Highest military leader in Japan who held the real power • ...
Vocab #3 2025-11-22
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- A major ancient Indian Empire known as "the Golden Age of India"
- The ultimate stage of freedom
- A person's ethics in Indian Religions
- The core teachings of Buddhism about suffering
- A Chinese philosophy emphasizing living in harmony with Dao
- The self spirit in Hinduism
- The Buddhist path to liberation, with 8 peles
- 2 opposing forces in Chinese philosophy
- The respectful duty of children to elders
- The ultimate reality or supreme spirit in Hinduism
- A rigid social hierarchy system based on birth
- Freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism
- A wind-blown soil found in north China
- The pattern of rise, peak, and fall of Chinese dynasties
- Subregion of Asia, consisting of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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- Meaning "knowledge", are the oldest texts of Hinduism
- The rule of no violence to all living things
- A Chinese rule showing the power of the emperor
- A person's actions determining their fate
- A long wall to protect China against invaders
- The belief that the soul is reborn in a new body
- An Iranic monotheistic religion from the teachings of Zoroaster
- People who moved to the In. Sub. and introduced the Vedic Region
- A major Indian religion based on Vedas
- A person sent to a foreign country to spread their religion.
- A body of non-military people
26 Clues: The self spirit in Hinduism • The ultimate stage of freedom • A body of non-military people • A person's ethics in Indian Religions • A major Indian religion based on Vedas • A wind-blown soil found in north China • 2 opposing forces in Chinese philosophy • A person's actions determining their fate • The respectful duty of children to elders • ...
vocab 3 puzzle (no spaces) 2025-11-25
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- An image in chinese philosophy that depicts two opposing but complementing forces intertwining
- the truths of suffering, origin of suffering, cessation of suffering, and the path to the cessation of suffering
- buddhist teachings to end suffering and achieve enlightment
- Group of indo-iranian people
- Concept of reality and universal existences in hinduism
- belief of being reborn into something else after death
- sediment blown by wind composed of silt-sized grains often all over the Earth's surface
- civilian workforce of a government
- subcontinent that includes india, pakistan, bangladesh, nepal, bhutan, and sri lanka
- oldest religion coming from india
- universal principles
- Granting of authority, coming from chinese political and religious concepts
- a monotheistic religion in ancient persia
- consequences of one's actions
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- An indian/pakistani empire that was in india
- Person sent by religious organizations to promote its beliefs and faith
- large wall built around china's borders to block invaders and prevent raids
- concept of freedom from the cycle of life and death
- Social hierarchy system that ranks people
- referring to peace and non-violence towards all living beings
- Confucian virtue with beliefs of respect obediance and care for one's relatives
- a state where one is free from all limitations/state of ultimate peace
- cycle that depicts the rise and fall of chinese dynasties
- distinguishable essence that comes from a human; their soul
- chinese philosophy and religion that focuses on living in connection and harmony
- Sacred texts of hinduism
26 Clues: universal principles • Sacred texts of hinduism • Group of indo-iranian people • consequences of one's actions • oldest religion coming from india • civilian workforce of a government • Social hierarchy system that ranks people • a monotheistic religion in ancient persia • An indian/pakistani empire that was in india • concept of freedom from the cycle of life and death • ...
Ancient Egypt, Rome, China & Greece 2026-06-11
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- Athens temple built for the goddess Athena
- Athletic games first held in ancient Greece
- Title for an ancient Egyptian king
- Channel that carried water to Roman cities
- Clay used for the buried army of Qin Shi Huang
- Chinese invention used to find direction
- Governing council of Roman officials
- Armed fighter who battled in the arena
- Explosive powder invented in ancient China
- Huge Roman arena for gladiator contests
- Giant statue with a lion's body and a human head
- Jackal-headed Egyptian god of the dead
- Draped white garment worn by Roman citizens
- Two-wheeled vehicle raced in the Circus Maximus
- King of the Greek gods on Mount Olympus
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- Supreme ruler of ancient China
- Greek city-state famed for its tough warriors
- Preserved body wrapped in linen for the afterlife
- Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare
- Hilltop citadel above the city of Athens
- Massive stone tomb built for Egyptian pharaohs
- Beetle-shaped amulet symbolizing rebirth
- Rule by the people, an idea born in Athens
- Large unit of Roman soldiers
- Prized fabric traded along a famous Chinese route
- Reed plant used to make an early kind of paper
- Line of rulers from one family, like Han or Ming
- Chinese philosopher who taught about virtue
- Julius ___, famous Roman general and dictator
- Stories of the Greek gods and heroes
- Mythical Chinese symbol of power and good luck
- River whose yearly flood enriched Egypt's farmland
32 Clues: Large unit of Roman soldiers • Supreme ruler of ancient China • Title for an ancient Egyptian king • Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare • Governing council of Roman officials • Stories of the Greek gods and heroes • Armed fighter who battled in the arena • Jackal-headed Egyptian god of the dead • Huge Roman arena for gladiator contests • ...
China and Peripheries 600-1450 2020-12-14
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- Letters of credit
- Intended to revamp the Japanese government
- The Minamoto were the winners of these wars
- Held the real power in Japan
- Largest of the Chinese dynasties in this era
- Invented in China, won't be seen in Europe for a couple hundred years
- Healthy serving of Confucianism with a dash of Daoism and a sprinkle of Buddhism
- Family is to China as ________ is to Vietnam
- Aside from silk, a big money maker for China
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- Adopting Chinese culture or tradition
- This merit based group was re-established under the Tang and Song dynasties
- Introduced to China after the fall of the Han Dynasty
- Fill these to avoid riots and revolts
- the cause of the population boom in China
- I$$ue that the Song dynasty had
- A response to the "equality" Buddhism was giving women
- The code of the Samurai
- Brought the northern and southern economies together
- Was almost always a Chinese tributary state
19 Clues: Letters of credit • The code of the Samurai • Held the real power in Japan • I$$ue that the Song dynasty had • Adopting Chinese culture or tradition • Fill these to avoid riots and revolts • the cause of the population boom in China • Intended to revamp the Japanese government • The Minamoto were the winners of these wars • Was almost always a Chinese tributary state • ...
China review-Marceleno 2023-03-01
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- What was the basic building block of Chinese society?
- Tenant farmers work on what
- in china rich landowners were also called
- Many Chinese viewed Qin Shihuangdi as a what type of leader
- Which group of people, liked the idea of Legalism most
- what word best describe Qin Shihuangdi
- who did the Chinese believed was the "link" between heaven and earth
- Wives owe their husbands
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- Confucius had ideas,what was this idea called?
- how were men and woman killed during the warring states period
- who did shang kings ask to governor their territories
- Confucius was China’s first great what?
- Wudi wanted what kind of people to fill government post Jobs
- was the founder of legalism
- who founded Han Dynasty
- Aristocrats were angry because Qin Shihuangdi reduced their
- founder of daoism
- What were the three major theories about how to create a peaceful society?
- what material of clothing was made from the shang farmers
- Confucius believed that all people needed a sense of
20 Clues: founder of daoism • who founded Han Dynasty • Wives owe their husbands • Tenant farmers work on what • was the founder of legalism • what word best describe Qin Shihuangdi • Confucius was China’s first great what? • in china rich landowners were also called • Confucius had ideas,what was this idea called? • Confucius believed that all people needed a sense of • ...
Chapter 13 Vocabulary = "Challenge and Transition in East Asia" 2025-11-17
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- last Chinese dynasty
- Matthew _____ - delivered a letter from President Fillmore to the Japansese emperor
- areas of China where foreign countries had exclusive trade rights
- nickname of Emperor Mutsuhito
- pro-democracy Chinese nationalist known for "3 people's principles"
- a country extending its power to control or influence others
- country annexed by Japan after the Russo-Japanese War
- Chinese port city controlled by Britain from 1842-1997
- privileged class of Japanese warriors
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- Japan based its new constitution on that of this country
- alliance that overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate
- local lords whose power was undercut during the Meiji era
- military leader who attempted to start a new dynasty
- Japan's land was divided into these during the Meiji Restoration
- addictive substance sold by British merchants in China
- empress dowager who resisted Western-style reforms
- Treaty of ______ opened Japanese ports to American trade
- country that rapidly industrialized and created an empire in East Asia
- country that fell into civil war after the 1911 revolution
19 Clues: last Chinese dynasty • nickname of Emperor Mutsuhito • privileged class of Japanese warriors • alliance that overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate • empress dowager who resisted Western-style reforms • military leader who attempted to start a new dynasty • country annexed by Japan after the Russo-Japanese War • addictive substance sold by British merchants in China • ...
Crossword 2017-03-29
China background 2020-10-22
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- US refused to join this international organization created by U.S. President Wilson
- General who forced Sun out of power with the threat of Civil War
- The...period was a period of 10-12 years where Chinese generals ruled China as thugs
- Mao based his system of Communism on the ... sytsem of Communism.
- A state of remaining out of world affairs, politics and wars; a country keeps to itself
- The... is when Chiang Kai-Shek had his communist allies brutally murdered
- Led the successful Great northern Expedition against the warlords; became China's new leader of the Kuomintang party
- The U.S. did not help China because they were more foucsed on defeating the ... in Europe.
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- Invaded China and massacred millions
- The U.S. started taking the plight of the Chinese seriously after Japan signed the... Pact with germany.
- This is where Japan brutalized Chinese people killing nearly the entire population of @300k
- a belief that your countrymen are far superior to others
- Chinese Nationalist group
- Elected in 1911; became the father of Modern China
- escaped the Communist purge to live with the peasants
15 Clues: Chinese Nationalist group • Invaded China and massacred millions • Elected in 1911; became the father of Modern China • escaped the Communist purge to live with the peasants • a belief that your countrymen are far superior to others • General who forced Sun out of power with the threat of Civil War • Mao based his system of Communism on the ... sytsem of Communism. • ...
APW Ch 3x4 2022-10-31
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- Also a Mongol Dinasty
- a powerful state in the African interior
- Roadside inns along major trade routs
- a narrow stretch of water
- Chinese wessles that are middle sized
- emperor who was a key figure during the Ming DInasty
- Great Chinese admiral who conquered a huge voyage spreading China's influence
- the practice of focusing on meditation and being calm even when everything around is chaotic
- A revial of confucian teachings during the Tang dinasty and Song dinasty
- Known for trade expansion, its drama, literature and world renounced porcelain
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- largest religious structure in the premodern world
- the grandson of Ghenghis Khan
- A dynasty that flourished in Japan
- term referring to a community of people who live outside their shared country of origin or ancestry
- A major centralized city of west African civilization.
- a dinasty that flourished in Java from about 750 to 850
- also known as the golden horde
- One of the two major traditions of Bhuddism
- Chinese vessles that are large
- A seasonal prevailing wind
20 Clues: Also a Mongol Dinasty • a narrow stretch of water • A seasonal prevailing wind • the grandson of Ghenghis Khan • also known as the golden horde • Chinese vessles that are large • A dynasty that flourished in Japan • Roadside inns along major trade routs • Chinese wessles that are middle sized • a powerful state in the African interior • ...
AAPI Heritage Month 2024-04-13
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- Country with non-rectangular flags
- this group of immigrants provided labor during the California Gold Rush of the 1850s,
- Chinese-American author who wrote "The Joy Luck Club"
- First Asian American Vice President of the United States
- American civil rights activist of Japanese descent who fought against the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II
- Traditional Japanese garment
- South Korean director who won multiple Academy Awards for the film “Parasite.”
- Country known for its throat singing technique
- Capital of Bangladesh
- Vietnamese name for the lunar new year celebration
- Country with the highest population in Asia and the world
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- Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye
- The traditional greeting in many South Asian cultures
- A famous South Korean martial art
- Largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia
- Chinese tile-based game commonly played for entertainment and gambling
- Japanese art of paper folding
- First people of New Zealand
- An ancient Indian system of medicine focusing on holistic health
19 Clues: Capital of Bangladesh • First people of New Zealand • Traditional Japanese garment • Japanese art of paper folding • A famous South Korean martial art • Country with non-rectangular flags • Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye • Country known for its throat singing technique • Vietnamese name for the lunar new year celebration • ...
Ancient China (Olivia B) 2023-04-12
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- Bottom of the Chinese social class
- Where kids must obey their parents
- What was the first dynasty?
- People Considered depending on how important their jobs were
- Where the kings had the right to rule from the Gods
- How many soldiers were in the Terracotta Army?
- The proper way to rule
- A legalism that was started by Laozi
- How many horses were in the Terracotta Army?
- When was the end of Ancient China?
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- Top of the Chinese social class
- When was the start of Ancient China?
- Was the center of Chinese life
- How many chariots were in the Terracotta Army?
- What was the longest dynasty?
- When was the Terracotta Army found?
- Who had the Terracotta Army?
- Was Started by Hanfeizi who believed a system of laws was important in life
- Person who was a teacher that taught about family before needs and wants
19 Clues: The proper way to rule • What was the first dynasty? • Who had the Terracotta Army? • What was the longest dynasty? • Was the center of Chinese life • Top of the Chinese social class • Bottom of the Chinese social class • Where kids must obey their parents • When was the end of Ancient China? • When was the Terracotta Army found? • When was the start of Ancient China? • ...
diffusion and trade 2024-10-22
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- communities of different cultures in close proximity
- West African story tellers
- Arab scholar,merchant, and public official
- located in St Louis, this city was in the center of a widespread trade network
- a changed version of Buddhism which focused on the devotion to amitabha
- took morals of Buddhism but used Confucius texts
- people who were intellectual in mongolia
- a japanese form of buddhism
- the biggest hindu temple in the world
- this man sought to enroll distant peoples in the Chinese tribute system
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- in this time many agriculture techniques and crops diffused
- this animal can go 10 days without water
- Chinese innovation of paper money
- a building made to celebrate Muslim dominance over dheli
- guest houses across trade routes
- Chinese form of currency
- this man was the richest emperor of Mali ever
- Imporved sails which aided oceanic transportation and trade
- a method where each trader brought the product part of the way to the destination
19 Clues: Chinese form of currency • West African story tellers • a japanese form of buddhism • guest houses across trade routes • Chinese innovation of paper money • the biggest hindu temple in the world • this animal can go 10 days without water • people who were intellectual in mongolia • Arab scholar,merchant, and public official • this man was the richest emperor of Mali ever • ...
China 2022-04-20
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- what drink was discovered in china
- Chinese currency
- form of Gov
- china capital
- what is western china known for
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- how many kids can you have
- most popular food in china
- national food
- national flower
- biggest mountain range in chine
- Biggest country in the world
- language spoken in china
- national dessert
- most common way of cooking food
- pong national sport
15 Clues: form of Gov • national food • china capital • national flower • Chinese currency • national dessert • pong national sport • language spoken in china • how many kids can you have • most popular food in china • Biggest country in the world • biggest mountain range in chine • most common way of cooking food • what is western china known for • what drink was discovered in china
Cheri & Nathan 2024-08-12
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- What sport does Nathan like to do?
- Cheri's Chinese Zodiac
- Nathan's Chinese Zodiac
- Nathan's middle name
- Where was Cheri born?
- Where do they live?
- First vacation together?
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- Where did they meet?
- Activity they do together
- Where was Nathan born?
- Number of countries visited together?
- Company where they both worked
- Nathan's childhood state
- Cheri's favorite color
- Location of proposal
15 Clues: Where do they live? • Where did they meet? • Nathan's middle name • Location of proposal • Where was Cheri born? • Where was Nathan born? • Cheri's Chinese Zodiac • Cheri's favorite color • Nathan's Chinese Zodiac • Nathan's childhood state • First vacation together? • Activity they do together • Company where they both worked • What sport does Nathan like to do? • ...
Ancient Chinese Warfare 2020-05-31
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- the smallest of the warring states
- the era that began when China was unified
- the earliest soldiers in ancient china
- the vehicle that carried the archers and drivers during early ancient chinese battles
- the dynasty during which firearms were developed
- the number of chapters in The Art of War
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- the state victorious at the end of the warring states period
- what the earliest armour was made of
- the number of states involved in the Warring states
- armies of mounted troops
- important weapon developed during the Warring states period
- the author of The art of war
- the state eliminated by qin state in 223BCE
- the book written in ancient china on war strategies
- the axe that was popular during the warring states period
- the dynasty in power at the beginning of the warring states period
16 Clues: armies of mounted troops • the author of The art of war • the smallest of the warring states • what the earliest armour was made of • the earliest soldiers in ancient china • the number of chapters in The Art of War • the era that began when China was unified • the state eliminated by qin state in 223BCE • the dynasty during which firearms were developed • ...
Chinese New Year 2023-12-19
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- Color of blood
- Often called the King of the Jungle
- Persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together
- A person that performs choreographed body movements
- A large amount of money or assets
- A thing that serves as an ornament
- Pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes
- A lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb
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- A day or period of celebration
- Medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
- Consumed by an organism for nutritional support
- The natural satellite of the earth
- Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
- The state of being strong and active
- Mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, sometimes shown as having wings
- Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
16 Clues: Color of blood • A day or period of celebration • A large amount of money or assets • The natural satellite of the earth • A thing that serves as an ornament • Often called the King of the Jungle • The state of being strong and active • Consumed by an organism for nutritional support • A person that performs choreographed body movements • ...
Chinese Cultural Revolution 2026-04-21
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- Big propaganda poster
- Mao's personal name
- Tax on imports
- You think you're so smart? You don't need education, you need...
- Civil War enemies of Communists
- KMT party got bounced here
- One of the 4 pests "defeated" by the people
- Learn from his good example...
- Drug made from poppies
- Persecuted Muslim minority
- Chinese fought them in WWII
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- Mao's crew of intense teenagers
- Making stuff. China is #1
- Hitler had the gas chamber, Mao had...
- It actually went backwards
- Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fist
16 Clues: Tax on imports • Mao's personal name • Big propaganda poster • Drug made from poppies • Making stuff. China is #1 • It actually went backwards • KMT party got bounced here • Persecuted Muslim minority • Chinese fought them in WWII • Learn from his good example... • Mao's crew of intense teenagers • Civil War enemies of Communists • Hitler had the gas chamber, Mao had... • ...
China Review Riner 2023-03-01
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- children that had to respect their parents and elders.
- a crop grown on Chinese farms.
- what was one of the 3 things used to build the great wall of China?
- who did the Shang kings ask to govern their territories?
- this animal was used to plow the land for the Chinese farmers.
- what was the basic building block of Chinese society?
- what was one of the animals that were raised on farms in China.?
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- Books opposing Qin Shihuangdi’s views were publicly what?
- this was one of the 3 major theories, this theory believed you should be one with nature.
- this item helped the Chinese during the Han dynasty.
- what covers most of China's land?
- Qin did what to people who opposed him?
12 Clues: a crop grown on Chinese farms. • what covers most of China's land? • Qin did what to people who opposed him? • this item helped the Chinese during the Han dynasty. • what was the basic building block of Chinese society? • children that had to respect their parents and elders. • who did the Shang kings ask to govern their territories? • ...
Hong Kong Ethnomusicology 2022-09-16
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- A Chinese language
- A play in which everything is sung instead of spoken
- A form of traditional dance in which dancers are dressed as lions
- Genre of pop music written in standard Chinese and sung in Cantonese
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- A dialect of Chinese
- A dress of southern Chinese origin
- A Chinese two-stringed bowed musical instrument, more specifically a spike fiddle
- Clothing worn by various characters in Chinese Opera
8 Clues: A Chinese language • A dialect of Chinese • A dress of southern Chinese origin • A play in which everything is sung instead of spoken • Clothing worn by various characters in Chinese Opera • A form of traditional dance in which dancers are dressed as lions • Genre of pop music written in standard Chinese and sung in Cantonese • ...
Ancient China-Aliyah Siegenthaler 2018-05-07
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- Chinese traders traveled along this to trade with cities in Southwest Asia and Europe.
- Based on moral character and individuals taking responsibility for the state of society.
- Chinese invented paper was made out of this
- Protect from invaders who were Mongols from the North.
- This is how many philosophies the Chinese belief system includes
- This is made out of spinning worm cocoon.
- The most common religion in China.
- The Chinese invented this, and boys took it to school sometimes
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- Confucius thought this was almost as necessary as food.
- Their writing system started as this.
- This dynasty established the first permanent, organized civilization in China along the Huang He River
- home to the Emperor which was built during the Ming dynasty.
12 Clues: The most common religion in China. • Their writing system started as this. • This is made out of spinning worm cocoon. • Chinese invented paper was made out of this • Protect from invaders who were Mongols from the North. • Confucius thought this was almost as necessary as food. • home to the Emperor which was built during the Ming dynasty. • ...
Harry & Xiaoguo, getting to know us 2015-07-12
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- Our Mercedes-Benz wedding car model.
- University they both attended.
- First chinese dish harry made.
- Company where Harry works in.
- Xiaoguo's hometown.
- Xiaoguo and Harry's favourite berry.
- Honeymoon country.
- Province in China where Xiaoguo went to University.
- Harry's favourite drink.
- Country where Harry works much of his working time.
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- Harry's favourite colour.
- Xiaoguo's favourite colour.
- Month they were both born on.
- Harry's favourite tv brand.
- First Chinese city for Harry to visit.
- Xiaoguo's favourite animal.
- Xiaoguo's previous surname.
- Harry's hometown.
18 Clues: Harry's hometown. • Honeymoon country. • Xiaoguo's hometown. • Harry's favourite drink. • Harry's favourite colour. • Xiaoguo's favourite colour. • Harry's favourite tv brand. • Xiaoguo's favourite animal. • Xiaoguo's previous surname. • Month they were both born on. • Company where Harry works in. • University they both attended. • First chinese dish harry made. • ...
The Chinese Gold Rush 2022-03-11
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- A series of wars imposed on the Qing Dynasty by the British (who were financially struggling at the time)after they refused to allow drugs to be sold in the streets, after the inevitable defeat of the Qing, Hong Kong was seized as a term of peace, and China was in a state of economical downfall
- The place where 10% of it's Chinese population was killed in a riot on 1871
- An independent woman who took to court in order to defend herself against pursuers, and opened up several shops, gaining herself immense profit
- Something Chinese workers helped make a reality after 80% of it's workers quit, died or left.
- Where most of the Chinese immigrants were from
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- A Legend luring unsuspecting fortune seekers to America
- Why they came to America specifically
- The place where about 34 defenseless Chinese were brutally killed in an armed ambush
- A place where Chinese immigrants flocked to for safety after facing the racial restrictions and injustices opposed on them.
- A dangerous man in a leadership role of the Sze Yup administration
- A Chinese Merchant who made a document protesting the unfair treatment of his ethnicity
- Where the first U.S Chinatown was established
12 Clues: Why they came to America specifically • Where the first U.S Chinatown was established • Where most of the Chinese immigrants were from • A Legend luring unsuspecting fortune seekers to America • A dangerous man in a leadership role of the Sze Yup administration • The place where 10% of it's Chinese population was killed in a riot on 1871 • ...
Foods Crossword Puzzle 2013-05-21
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- what western province specializes in hot and spicy food
- this vegetable is a member of the gourd family, which includes melons, cucumber and squashes. This looks like a large wrinkled cucumber
- An all-purpose pastry that is made of flour, water and salt, stretched into tissue-this sheets
- food is cooked over a charcoal fire in an over
- or grain food is another important part of the Chinese diet
- olive trees have grown in Greece so far back in ancient times that legend calls them ___________________
- has a limited variety of veggies and wheat due to a colder climate and less fertile soil
- In Chinese cooking ______ is used more as a seasoning than as a meat ingredient
- __________ have been an important part of the Chinese diet since the Han dynasty period
- a special category of short grain rice, also known as "sweet" or sticky rice
- an edible fungus that are used mainly for their crunchy yet gelatinous texture in Chinese soup and stir-fried dishes
- edible shoots give crunch and a slight sweet flavour to stir-fry and other dishes
- food is cooked in liquid just below the boiling point
- Greek food is also influenced by ________ cuisine
- one of the essential flavors of Chinese cuisine, this can be sliced, minced or grated. This gives a refreshinglyclean, hot flavour to all kinds of food
- glutinous rice is typically _______ rather than boiled
- there is no milk in the Chinese diet so their source of calcium are from:
- cuisine is well known for its dim-sum
- The Greeks are extremely fond of __________
- also called "scallions" and "shallots" these slender, young vegetables are widely used in Chinese cooking
- the most common beverage
- a flavouring oil that is made by heating dried chiles in peanut or sesame oil and steeping then for several hours or days.
- a hard, pale yellow grating type of cheese similar to parmesan
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- what is the most common sweetener used in baking?
- fruit is the typical dessert, but the Greeks are also known for their______ and pastries
- Greek food is influenced by ______cuisine
- herb that is generously used in lamb dishes along with garlic
- whole sheets of fresh rice noodles are used in some ________ preparations
- this firm, slender, slightly sweet sausage is made mainly of pork liver
- an essential ingredient in the cooking of western and northern China and are used to a lesser degree in other parts of the country
- the most famous Greek sauce is an egg-lemon combination called _______
- source of calcium
- food is cooked in very hot oil that completely covers the food
- food is placed on a grill or spit and cooked over a charcoal fire
- this thick, brown extract of salted oyster is used mainly in Southern China to flavour meat and veggie dished
- another indispensable ingredient that is used in the Greek cuisine
- most famous dish in Northern China
- this vegetable is popular in Greek cooking
- more nutritious than white rice, usually not popular with the Chinese
- this type of rice-flour noodle is sold dried, both narrow and wide
- widely used in the South
- milk is used as a beverage and for making cheese and yogurt
- the most popular meat in Greece
43 Clues: source of calcium • widely used in the South • the most common beverage • the most popular meat in Greece • most famous dish in Northern China • cuisine is well known for its dim-sum • Greek food is influenced by ______cuisine • this vegetable is popular in Greek cooking • The Greeks are extremely fond of __________ • food is cooked over a charcoal fire in an over • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2022-12-12
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- Shi Huang, The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang united China under one rule and began the Qin dynasty.
- A luxurious material made from the cocoons of silkworms. Silk was highly prized in ancient China and was only worn by wealthy nobles.
- A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs.
- A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius
- When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.
- A giant palace built in the center of Beijing city by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
- A type of Chinese sailboat that is typically flat bottomed and uses fully battened sails.
- One of the three major religions of China, Buddhism originated in India.
- A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese. It is thin, strong, and beautiful. It is often called "china" in the west.
- The Three Perfections were the three most important art forms of Ancient China: painting, poetry, and calligraphy.
- A fast growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube. The Chinese found numerous uses for bamboo including paper, buildings, furniture, and musical instruments.
- The group of people who worked for the government.
- An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns.
- An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin.
- A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters.
- The nomadic peoples of the north who often raided China. Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.
- One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient China, Taoism follows the teachings of Lao-Tzu.
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- A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe.
- A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful.
- One of the first known woman warrior to the world
- A small narrow boat with a flat bottom that is usually 10 to 15 feet long.
- A government official of high rank in the civil service.
- The five elements of ancient Chinese philosophy are wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. They are also called the Wu Xing.
- Refers to the three major philosophies of AncientChina: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhishm
- A revered mythical creature that has the long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly.
- A legendary monster that terrorized a Chinese village until they used fireworks and noise to scare it off. Their victory over Nian is celebrated on Chinese New Year.
- A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths. The fibers from silkworm cocoons are used to make silk.
- A 5500 mile long wall built along the northern border of China. It was built to keep out the Mongol invaders.
- A type of baked clay ceramic. It was used in building the 8,000 life size terracotta soldiers that were buried with Emperor Qin.
- One of the four great inventions made by the chinese
30 Clues: One of the first known woman warrior to the world • The group of people who worked for the government. • One of the four great inventions made by the chinese • A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe. • A government official of high rank in the civil service. • A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius • ...
Sip & Solve 2026-04-16
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- - Month Andy Proposed
- - Amy's Eye Colour
- - Andy's Eye Colour
- - Andy's Star Sign
- - Andy's Star Sign
- - Where Bride and Groom Met
- - Andy's Family Dog's Name
- - Hand Amy Writes with
- - Amy's Chinese Zodiac Sign
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- - Wedding Location
- - Andy's Chinese Zodiac Sign
- - Amy's Specialist Knowledge
- - Groom's Preferred Drink
- - Furtherest Holiday Bride and Groom have Taken
- - Amy's Family Dog's Name
15 Clues: - Wedding Location • - Amy's Eye Colour • - Andy's Star Sign • - Andy's Star Sign • - Andy's Eye Colour • - Month Andy Proposed • - Hand Amy Writes with • - Groom's Preferred Drink • - Amy's Family Dog's Name • - Andy's Family Dog's Name • - Where Bride and Groom Met • - Amy's Chinese Zodiac Sign • - Andy's Chinese Zodiac Sign • - Amy's Specialist Knowledge • ...
The Xinjiang Conflict 2020-05-28
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- The _____ and Road Initiative was a development plan proposed by the Chinese government in 2013
- In the 1900s, Xinjiang went from an command economy to a _____ economy
- The "Strike Hard _____ against Violent Terrorism" was an anti-extremism initiative launched by the Chinese government
- Uighurs in internment camps are forced to learn _____ Chinese
- An extremist group called the East ______ Islamic Party is designated as a terrorist group by many countries
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- In 1984, the Chinese government passed a law allowing the removal of organs from _____ prisoners
- This industry earns China $1 billion a year
- Before the end of the Cultural Revolution, Uighurs lived by guidelines set by the People's ______
- The ______ Chinese migrated to Xinjiang after the end of the Cultural Revolution
- Poses a threat to the Uighurs in camps due to lack of sanitation
- Xinjiang is bordered by _____ countries
11 Clues: Xinjiang is bordered by _____ countries • This industry earns China $1 billion a year • Uighurs in internment camps are forced to learn _____ Chinese • Poses a threat to the Uighurs in camps due to lack of sanitation • In the 1900s, Xinjiang went from an command economy to a _____ economy • ...
In flight 2021-04-30
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- tells the time
- Someone who rides an airplane
- chinese people eat this
- use when you are cold
- listen to music
- chinese martial art
- beautiful animal in china
- has clothing and items
- capital of china
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- soft pad in a seat
- soft round thing in the sky
- dress in china
- long part of a air plane
- restroom in the airplane
- has important events
- use to show citizenship
16 Clues: tells the time • dress in china • listen to music • capital of china • soft pad in a seat • chinese martial art • has important events • use when you are cold • has clothing and items • chinese people eat this • use to show citizenship • long part of a air plane • restroom in the airplane • beautiful animal in china • soft round thing in the sky • Someone who rides an airplane
The Joy Luck Club Entertainment, Fashion, and Social Life 2013-10-21
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- Men and women use different
- Entertainment is influenced by
- the Chinese color of mourning
- 2013 is the year of the
- There are 136 in mahjong
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- The Chinese General was the basis for what in mahjong
- Number of Flower Mahjong tiles added during the game
- The Chinese needlework is what in history
- Symbolized life's importance
- Lower Classes wear this type of clothing
- Jade wards off
11 Clues: Jade wards off • 2013 is the year of the • There are 136 in mahjong • Men and women use different • Symbolized life's importance • the Chinese color of mourning • Entertainment is influenced by • Lower Classes wear this type of clothing • The Chinese needlework is what in history • Number of Flower Mahjong tiles added during the game • ...
Chinese Culture and Myths 2022-01-27
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- Last ruling family of China (1644-1912)
- Why Zhu disguises herself as a man
- Ruler of heaven
- Male protagonist of Butterfly Lovers
- Female protagonist of Butterfly Lovers
- What the Chinese valued more than mythology eg. Confucianism and Taoism
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- How Chinese history is organized (pl.)
- A central value in Chinese culture
- Creator of the world
- Creator of mankind
- Another name for Butterfly Lovers
11 Clues: Ruler of heaven • Creator of mankind • Creator of the world • Another name for Butterfly Lovers • Why Zhu disguises herself as a man • A central value in Chinese culture • Male protagonist of Butterfly Lovers • How Chinese history is organized (pl.) • Female protagonist of Butterfly Lovers • Last ruling family of China (1644-1912) • ...
Ancient Chinese Vocab 2022-12-01
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- a fine yellow soil that is windblown, causing the Huang He River to earn the name “Yellow River”
- a trade route covering 4,000 miles from the Mediterranean Sea through Asia
- a system of ideas named after the Greek word meaning “love of wisdom”
- a divine right to rule
- a series of rulers from the same family
- a person who works for the government. Emperor Wu Di increased the importance of education in order to acquire a job with the government.
- teaches that one should live simply and in harmony with nature
- rule by a royal family
- a desert area with very dry grasslands and no trees
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- a means of written communication which is also an art form
- teaching of Confucius that called for children to respect and honor their parents
- a class system where the king provided lands to lords for military support, and peasants worked the land in exchange for protection
- instrument that measures details of an earthquake
- named himself “First Emperor of China”
- a belief system that teaches about the respect and loyalty in five relationships to bring goodness to society
- a form of government that gave all of the power to one leader
16 Clues: a divine right to rule • rule by a royal family • named himself “First Emperor of China” • a series of rulers from the same family • instrument that measures details of an earthquake • a desert area with very dry grasslands and no trees • a means of written communication which is also an art form • a form of government that gave all of the power to one leader • ...
Chinese Yaoshi-Jiu 2022-12-15
16 Clues: - map • - seat • - taxi • - beach • - pilot • - hotel • - snacks • - landmark • - souvenir • - to travel • - expedition • - directions • - cruise ship • cèzi - brochure • - luggage/baggage • - flight attendant
Chinese New year 2025-12-16
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- A Evil spirt
- 2nd one of the cycle
- 1st one of the cycle
- A popular food for Chinese New year
- 5th one of the cycle
- 6th one of the cycle
- 10th one of the cycle
- 8th one of the cycle
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- The Chinese Calendar
- how long the feast is.
- 7th one of the cycle
- 12th one of the cycle
- 3rd one of the cycle
- 11th one of the cycle
- 9th one of the cycle
- 4th one of the cycle
16 Clues: A Evil spirt • The Chinese Calendar • 7th one of the cycle • 2nd one of the cycle • 1st one of the cycle • 3rd one of the cycle • 9th one of the cycle • 5th one of the cycle • 6th one of the cycle • 4th one of the cycle • 8th one of the cycle • 12th one of the cycle • 11th one of the cycle • 10th one of the cycle • how long the feast is. • A popular food for Chinese New year
nationalities 2021-05-25
SS7 w/ Bullins, Ch. 4, Pt. 3: Opening China and Japan 2024-01-03
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- (noun): a line of hereditary leaders of a country, most notably in China
- (1644–1911): China’s last dynasty — a multigenerational leadership under which China’s economy flourished during the early 1700s due to a significant rise in global trade; it formed in the mid-1600s when the Manchus conquered and controlled the region for almost 300 years; despite its trade-based, or capitalistic, relationship with European powers, the Qing actively kept European culture from entering and influencing Chinese daily life.
- (noun): dishonest or deceitful. Behavior by someone in a position of power
- (noun): a Japanese military leader
- (1856): The result of China refusing to make opium trade legal and opening all Chinese ports to Britain; Chinese officials boarded a British ship and arrested merchants for smuggling opium, which the British saw as an invasion and act of war.
- (1603): Similar to a Chinese dynasty, this Japanese military ruling family took control from other ruling families, including Japan’s emperor, for nearly 250 years.
- (1839): The British East India Company bribed Chinese custom authorities to export opium despite its nearly-century-long Illegal status. After Chinese authorities burned 20,000 chests of British-purchased opium, British sailors killed a Chinese civilian, starting the war.
- (noun): the general increase prices of goods and services
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- (noun): the act of bringing something back to its original condition
- (noun): to become involved in the affairs of another country
- (1853): U.S. President Fillmore ordered a fleet a ships to sail to Japan, demanding its ports be opened to American trade; it fell short, resulting in two port cities open to American ships for refueling and supplies — an example of “gunboat diplomacy”
- (noun): a drug made from a type of poppy flower
- (adjective): separate from other people or countries
- (1867): Armies from two strongest Japanese noble families overthrew the last Tokugawa shogun, restoring the emperor as the strongest Japanese power. The new emperor, Mutsuhito, was called Meiji. Its government pushed for one new Japanese religion.
- (noun): a system that divides people or things into levels with different importance or power
15 Clues: (noun): a Japanese military leader • (noun): a drug made from a type of poppy flower • (adjective): separate from other people or countries • (noun): the general increase prices of goods and services • (noun): to become involved in the affairs of another country • (noun): the act of bringing something back to its original condition • ...
Foods Crossword Puzzle 2013-05-21
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- what is the most common sweetener used in baking?
- food is cooked in liquid just below the boiling point
- edible shoots give crunch and a slight sweet flavour to stir-fry and other dishes
- an edible fungus that are used mainly for their crunchy yet gelatinous texture in Chinese soup and stir-fried dishes
- this vegetable is a member of the gourd family, which includes melons, cucumber and squashes. This looks like a large wrinkled cucumber
- another indispensable ingredient that is used in the Greek cuisine
- fruit is the typical dessert, but the Greeks are also known for their______ and pastries
- olive trees have grown in Greece so far back in ancient times that legend calls them ___________________
- __________ have been an important part of the Chinese diet since the Han dynasty period
- In Chinese cooking ______ is used more as a seasoning than as a meat ingredient
- has a limited variety of veggies and wheat due to a colder climate and less fertile soil
- food is cooked in very hot oil that completely covers the food
- there is no milk in the Chinese diet so their source of calcium are from:
- or grain food is another important part of the Chinese diet
- one of the essential flavors of Chinese cuisine, this can be sliced, minced or grated. This gives a refreshinglyclean, hot flavour to all kinds of food
- this type of rice-flour noodle is sold dried, both narrow and wide
- the most popular meat in Greece
- widely used in the South
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- An all-purpose pastry that is made of flour, water and salt, stretched into tissue-this sheets
- what western province specializes in hot and spicy food
- food is cooked over a charcoal fire in an over
- Greek food is also influenced by ________ cuisine
- herb that is generously used in lamb dishes along with garlic
- this firm, slender, slightly sweet sausage is made mainly of pork liver
- a hard, pale yellow grating type of cheese similar to parmesan
- The Greeks are extremely fond of __________
- food is placed on a grill or spit and cooked over a charcoal fire
- the most common beverage
- a special category of short grain rice, also known as "sweet" or sticky rice
- source of calcium
- milk is used as a beverage and for making cheese and yogurt
- a flavouring oil that is made by heating dried chiles in peanut or sesame oil and steeping then for several hours or days.
- most famous dish in Northern China
- this thick, brown extract of salted oyster is used mainly in Southern China to flavour meat and veggie dished
- cuisine is well known for its dim-sum
- Greek food is influenced by ______cuisine
- an essential ingredient in the cooking of western and northern China and are used to a lesser degree in other parts of the country
- whole sheets of fresh rice noodles are used in some ________ preparations
- glutinous rice is typically _______ rather than boiled
- also called "scallions" and "shallots" these slender, young vegetables are widely used in Chinese cooking
- the most famous Greek sauce is an egg-lemon combination called _______
- this vegetable is popular in Greek cooking
- more nutritious than white rice, usually not popular with the Chinese
43 Clues: source of calcium • the most common beverage • widely used in the South • the most popular meat in Greece • most famous dish in Northern China • cuisine is well known for its dim-sum • Greek food is influenced by ______cuisine • this vegetable is popular in Greek cooking • The Greeks are extremely fond of __________ • food is cooked over a charcoal fire in an over • ...
ancient china- William Harris 2018-05-07
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- what was the first dynasty
- the first river that they settled on
- the guy who created Confucianism
- who built the terracotta army for himself
- a philosophy that ancient china believed in
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- a religion that ancient china believed in
- who made the terracotta army
- a protective object that protected ancient china from the mongols
- a important creature in Chinese mythology
- a toy that little Chinese kids played with
- who made the forbidden city
- a food that the Chinese eat
12 Clues: what was the first dynasty • who made the forbidden city • a food that the Chinese eat • who made the terracotta army • the guy who created Confucianism • the first river that they settled on • a religion that ancient china believed in • a important creature in Chinese mythology • who built the terracotta army for himself • a toy that little Chinese kids played with • ...
Ancient China 2021-12-09
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- These mountains are part of China's natural barriers
- Called himself the first emperor
- This religion spread from India into China
- Desert that formed one of China's natural barriers
- China's chief trade good
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- This was invented during the Han dynasty to show direction
- Shi Huangdi followed this Chinese philosophy
- This Chinese philosopher wrote the Analects
- River where China's first dynasty developed
- China's first dynasty
- Chinese philosophy that focuses on living in harmony with nature
- This invention allowed ideas to spread faster
12 Clues: China's first dynasty • China's chief trade good • Called himself the first emperor • This religion spread from India into China • This Chinese philosopher wrote the Analects • River where China's first dynasty developed • Shi Huangdi followed this Chinese philosophy • This invention allowed ideas to spread faster • Desert that formed one of China's natural barriers • ...
Music instrument 2022-04-05
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- set a set of instruments with differences
- a wooden instrument that is not portable
- a bass instrument
- a Hawaiian instrument resembling a guitar
- a woodwind instrument with noisy sound
- a Japanese instrument that's look like a guitar
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- a percussion instrument with the shape triangle
- a stringed instrument commonly used for sad songs
- a Indian instrument that's look like a guitar
- a Chinese instrument with the shape gourd
- a woodwind Chinese instrument
- a Chinese instrument which look like a guitar
12 Clues: a bass instrument • a woodwind Chinese instrument • a woodwind instrument with noisy sound • a wooden instrument that is not portable • a Chinese instrument with the shape gourd • a Hawaiian instrument resembling a guitar • set a set of instruments with differences • a Indian instrument that's look like a guitar • a Chinese instrument which look like a guitar • ...
Unit Vocabulart #1 2025-09-15
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- Religious way of life practiced by monks and nuns.
- Monotheistic religion with deep historical roots in the Middle East.
- Buddhist guide to achieving enlightenment and ending suffering.
- Belief in rebirth of the soul in another body.
- Chinese philosophy focusing on order, hierarchy, and relationships.
- Trade network linking West Africa with the Islamic world.
- Worship of ancestors, important in Confucian and East Asian traditions.
- Japanese animist religion focusing on kami (spirits).
- System where status is earned based on ability, especially in China.
- Blended Buddhism with Daoist ideas; became Zen in Japan.
- Overland trade network linking East and West.
- Religious wars between Christians and Muslims during the medieval era.
- Blending of beliefs and practices from different religions.
- Capital of several Chinese dynasties; major Silk Road hub.
- Government system using appointed officials to carry out policies.
- Spread of Bantu languages and culture across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Southeast Asian Hindu-Buddhist maritime empire.
- Islamic empire centered in Baghdad until the Mongol invasion.
- Quick-growing rice that increased agricultural productivity in Song China.
- Blended Confucianism with Buddhism and Daoism in Song China.
- Chinese belief system focused on harmony with nature.
- Land-based political and social system in medieval Europe and Japan.
- Chinese philosophy advocating strict laws and government control.
- Scattering of a group of people from their original homeland.
- Unpaid labor required by the state, often for public works.
- Hierarchical social structure in Hindu India.
- African trading empire known for stone architecture and gold trade.
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- Hindu warrior states in India after the Gupta decline.
- Mystical branch of Islam focused on personal spirituality.
- Educated Confucian elite in Chinese bureaucracy.
- Seasonal winds that influenced Indian Ocean trade.
- Confucian virtue of respect for parents and elders.
- Religions like Islam or Buddhism that seek converts globally.
- Home-based production for markets before full industrialization.
- Muslim-ruled kingdom in India from the 13th to 16th century.
- Sea-based trade routes linking East Africa to Asia.
- Hindu devotional movement emphasizing personal connection to the divine.
- Confucian-based test system for Chinese bureaucrats.
- West African empire wealthy from gold and trade.
- Governments ruled by hereditary kings or queens.
- Skilled manual workers, often involved in trade and production.
- System where men hold primary power in society.
- Abbasid center of learning and translation in Baghdad.
- Branch of Buddhism emphasizing compassion and service.
- Hindu and Buddhist belief that actions affect one’s future.
- Major waterway in China facilitating trade and transportation.
- Core Buddhist teachings about suffering and its cause.
- Southeast Asian maritime empire known for trade.
- Period of innovation, trade, and bureaucratic expansion in China.
- Japanese cultural era heavily influenced by Chinese ideas.
50 Clues: Overland trade network linking East and West. • Hierarchical social structure in Hindu India. • Belief in rebirth of the soul in another body. • System where men hold primary power in society. • Southeast Asian Hindu-Buddhist maritime empire. • Educated Confucian elite in Chinese bureaucracy. • West African empire wealthy from gold and trade. • ...
Chinese New Year 2022-01-18
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- What color is the most present during the festival?
- What is an other name of the Chinese New Year?
- What kind of food is served during the festival? ... food.
- What is the most important part of the Chinese new Year celebration?
- What color is the most present during the festival?
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- What is one of the traditions they do for good fortune?
- What does the Tiger zodiac stands for?
- When is Chinese New Year? ... first.
- The date of the Chinese New Year is based on the Chinese ... calendar.
- This is the zodiac animal of 2022.
10 Clues: This is the zodiac animal of 2022. • When is Chinese New Year? ... first. • What does the Tiger zodiac stands for? • What is an other name of the Chinese New Year? • What color is the most present during the festival? • What color is the most present during the festival? • What is one of the traditions they do for good fortune? • ...
Chinese things 2013-08-13
10 Clues: it's underground • it's the country • it's the Chinese law • it's a river in China • it's Chinese warriors • they are like dim sims • it's a Chinese famous food • it's a black and white bear • they are long and yellow food • it's colourful and flies in the air
Asia 2022-02-04
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- One of the three major religions of China, Buddhism originated In India.
- road: A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe.
- Perfections: The Three Perfections were the three most important art forms of Ancient China: paintings, poetry, and calligraphy.
- A religion or philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius.
- A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs.
- A type of Chinese boat that is typically flat bottomed and uses battened sails.
- A type of baked clay ceramic. It was used in building the 8000 life-size terracotta soldiers that were buried with Emperor Qin.
- A fast-growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube. The Chinese found numerous uses for bamboo including paper, buildings, furniture, and musical instruments.
- ZhengHe: A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty. He established trade with India and Africa.
- A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese. It is thin, strong, and beautiful. It is often called "china" in the west.
- The nomadic peoples of the north who often raided China. Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.
- An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns.
- A government official of high rank in the civil service.
- A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters.
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- When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.
- Elements: The five elements of ancient Chinese philosophy are wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. They are also called Wu Xing.
- Shi Huang: The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang united China under one rule and began the Qin dynasty.
- ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin.
- A small narrowboat with a flat bottom that is usually 10 to 15 feet long.
- A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths. The fibers from the silkworm cocoons are used for silk.
- A luxurious material made from cocoons and silkworms. Silk was highly prized in ancient China and was only worn by wealthy nobles.
- A legendary monster that terrorized the Chinese villages until they used fireworks and noise until scared them off. Their victory over Nian is celebrated on Chinese New Year.
- Ways: Refers to the three, major philosophies of Ancient China Confucianism, Tao, and Yang: A part of the philosophy of Taoism, the yin and yang are opposites that balance each other throughout nature such as "light and dark", "hot and cold", and " male and female".
- A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful.
- A revered mythical creature that has a long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly.
- City: A giant palace built in the center of Beijing city by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
- One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient China, Taoism follows the teachings of Lao-Tzu.
- Wall: A 5500 mile long built along the northern border of China. It was built to keep the Mongol invaders.
- Services: The group of people who worked for the government. People had to pass a difficult examination to earn a job in the civil services.
29 Clues: A government official of high rank in the civil service. • road: A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe. • A religion or philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius. • A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful. • A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs. • ...
